Self-Hosted Software
TrueNAS
ZFS-based NAS OS for DIY builds; SCALE also runs apps and VMs.
TrueNAS is a free, ZFS-based NAS operating system for DIY builds — checksummed, self-healing storage, snapshots and replication. TrueNAS SCALE also runs apps and VMs.
Best for: DIY NAS builders who want the best value and data integrity.
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Home Assistant
Powerful open-source smart-home hub you fully control.
Immich
Self-hosted Google Photos alternative with automatic phone backup.
Jellyfin
Free, open-source media server — no paywalled hardware transcoding.
Nextcloud
Your own private cloud: files, calendar, contacts and an app ecosystem.
Paperless-ngx
Self-hosted document management — scan, OCR and organise your paperwork.
Pi-hole
Network-wide ad and tracker blocking via DNS.
Proxmox VE
Free hypervisor for running VMs and containers as a homelab base.
Tailscale
Zero-config mesh VPN for secure remote access to your NAS.
Vaultwarden
Lightweight self-hosted Bitwarden-compatible password server.