I’m curious what the community thinks about this scenario.
Imagine: You buy a small device, install a platform, and can run apps like:
- Immich (photos)
- Nextcloud (files)
- Jellyfin (media)
- Vaultwarden (passwords)
- Home Assistant (smart home)
- Guacamole (remote access) With a simple click - install - runs locally flow. No VPS, no cloud dependency, no third-party servers. Just your own device on your own network.
Would this:
Ruin the DIY spirit of self-hosting and attract lazy users?
OR
Help millions escape Big Tech and take back control of their data?
Because right now the barrier is objectively high for most people:
- Docker knowledge required
- Reverse proxy setups
- Domain routing
- SSL, certificates
- Backups
- Updates
- Port forwarding
- Security hardening Many of us enjoy that challenge, but most people won’t go through that for privacy. So which future would you prefer? -Self-hosting stays niche, technical, and exclusive -Self-hosting becomes mainstream, easy, and widely adopted
This ongoing debate is shaping how we at Safebox create a new tool for running multiple self-hosted apps locally, and we aim to align with community values.
Some technical highlights of the project, for those interested:
Safebox runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, supports both x86 and ARM64 (including Raspberry Pi, Banana Pi, and others), and handles domain/subdomain setup, Let’s Encrypt certificates, DNS configuration, reverse proxy (nginx), and also offers Wireguard-based remote access.
The project is currently in beta, and we’d really appreciate feedback from anyone interested in testing it, usability, stability, features, design, or anything else. You can find all the info about beta testing on our Discord channel.
If you’d like to try it out, check the Github repo: https://github.com/safeboxnetwork/framework-scheduler
Website: https://safebox.network/
Discord: https://discord.gg/aBP8bz6N8J
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes a look or shares their thoughts.
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