$ self-host --cost
Self-host it - and know the monthly bill
Each guide pairs a popular SaaS app with an open-source replacement, then shows whether it is actively maintained, what hardware it needs, and what a server costs at official list prices.
Google Photos → Immich
Photo and video backup with face/object search, run on your own server.
Latest release: v3.3.4Release date: released 2026-10-20Replaces: replaces Google PhotosMinimum specs: specs publishedDropbox / Google Drive → Nextcloud
File sync and sharing, calendars, contacts and an app ecosystem.
Latest release: v33.0.10Release date: released 2026-10-15Replaces: replaces Dropbox / Google DriveMinimum specs: specs publishedLastPass / 1Password → Vaultwarden
Unofficial Bitwarden-compatible server written in Rust; works with official Bitwarden clients. Not affiliated with Bitwarden, Inc.
Latest release: 1.37.4Release date: released 2026-10-05Replaces: replaces LastPass / 1PasswordMinimum specs: specs not publishedZapier → n8n
Workflow automation with a visual editor and many integrations.
Latest release: n8n@2.44.5Release date: released 2026-10-21Replaces: replaces ZapierMinimum specs: specs not published
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Quick comparison
| SaaS | Self-hosted | Last release |
|---|---|---|
| Google Photos | Immich | 2026-10-20 |
| Dropbox / Google Drive | Nextcloud | 2026-10-15 |
| LastPass / 1Password | Vaultwarden | 2026-10-05 |
| Zapier | n8n | 2026-10-21 |
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