Sustainable Substitutes for Big Tech Server Management Tools

Solutions for managing apps and permissions on your own server.

  • Feasibility: How easily can the average user switch to this substitute? Higher feasibility results in a higher ranking.
  • Editor's Rating: How sustainable is the substitute? The more sustainability attributes it fulfils, the higher it is ranked.

YunoHost

An open-source server management system with support of a wide range of apps.

YunoHost is developed and maintained by a community primarily based in Europe, with strong roots in France.
YunoHost does not include advertisements, as it is a community-driven, open-source project focused on user control and privacy.
YunoHost is a copylefted libre software project, meaning it is fully open-source and maintained by volunteers.
YunoHost is designed to give users full control over their data, emphasizing privacy and security by allowing self-hosting of applications.
YunoHost is completely free to use, with no licensing fees or hidden costs.
YunoHost supports a wide range of applications that can be installed and managed independently, offering a modular approach to self-hosting
YunoHost is explicitly designed for self-hosting, enabling users to easily install and manage their own web services on a personal server.
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Cloudron

A server management tool with a fair pricing model.

Cloudron is developed by a team based in Germany.
Cloudron itself does not include advertisements, as it is a self-hosted platform and not a service that relies on ads for revenue
Cloudron is built on open-source principles, allowing users to self-host a wide range of open-source applications, though the Cloudron platform itself is open-core (not fully open-source).
Cloudron is designed for users who want to own their data and maintain privacy, as it enables self-hosting of applications on personal servers.
Cloudron offers a free tier for up to 2 apps, but requires a paid license (€15/month) for unlimited apps.
Cloudron supports a modular design, allowing users to install and manage a variety of applications independently through its app store.
Cloudron is explicitly designed for self-hosting, enabling users to run web apps on their own servers with ease.
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How to move away from Big Tech Server Management Tools

Here's a guide on how to migrate away from cPanel.

Make sure to backup the current setup before starting the migration. If you're using Cloudron, follow its email import guide, which includes recreating mailboxes and transferring emails via rsync or IMAP tools. Cloudron’s documentation and community forums are valuable resources for troubleshooting and app-specific guidance.

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