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YunoHost

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Overview

Self-hosted a vendor-hosted SaaS tool alternative for private, controlled deployment.

YunoHost is a self-hosted alternative to a vendor-hosted SaaS tool for people who want more control over their data and deployment.

Why people choose it

YunoHost is an operating system aiming to simplify as much as possible the administration of a server. This repository corresponds to the core code, written mostly in Python and Bash.

What you get

Official project pages highlight garden your own piece of the internet!, examples of uses, for you and your friends.

Main tradeoff

YunoHost is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.

Best fit

Choose YunoHost if you want a self-hosted alternative to a vendor-hosted SaaS tool and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.

Interface previews

Screenshots of the YunoHost interface.

Feature support

Feature support in YunoHost
FeatureSupport
Garden your own piece of the Internet!This capability is highlighted on the official YunoHost website.Supported
Examples of usesThis capability is highlighted on the official YunoHost website.Supported
For you and your friendsThis capability is highlighted on the official YunoHost website.Supported
For small organizationsThis capability is highlighted on the official YunoHost website.Supported
How to get startedThis capability is highlighted on the official YunoHost website.Supported

Community signals

Stars
3k
Forks
350
Open issues
97

Includes open pull requests

Last commit
5d ago
Latest release
debian/12.1.41.2

1mo ago

Repo created
May 2014

Refreshed nightly from the GitHub API.

Questions

What is YunoHost used for?

YunoHost is a system that installs itself on a server and allows you to install and maintain - with very little technical knowledge - digital services (apps) that you control.

Is YunoHost open source?

Yes. The official repository lists the project under the AGPL-3.0 license.

Is YunoHost a self-hosted alternative to a vendor-hosted SaaS tool?

Yes. YunoHost fits buyers and homelab users who want a self-hosted alternative to a vendor-hosted SaaS tool with more control over deployment and data.

Who is YunoHost best for?

Choose YunoHost if you want a self-hosted alternative to a vendor-hosted SaaS tool and you are comfortable running and maintaining the stack yourself.

What is the main tradeoff with YunoHost?

YunoHost is best when you want control and privacy, but it usually asks you to handle your own deployment, updates, backups, and operational hardening.

Where can I learn more about YunoHost?

Start with the official website at https://yunohost.org/ and the source repository at https://github.com/YunoHost/yunohost.

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