r/selfhosted for B2B sellers
856,916 members · rules and posts checked 17 October 2026
r/selfhosted is a community about self-hosting alternatives to popular services. It has 856,916 members. Sellers can take part, since self-promotion is allowed within limits when it is relevant and useful and follows the community rules.
People here often ask for self-hosted replacements for everyday software and infrastructure. Recent requests include family calendars and planning tools, budgeting software, developer environments, file hosting, podcast download tools, remote desktop software, book servers, bookmarking tools, and task tracking systems.
Self-promotion: allowed with limits
Self-promotion is permitted only in moderation and should follow Reddit's self-promotion guidelines. Promoted apps must be production-ready with documentation, service mentions in comments must be relevant and useful, and direct ads for hosting or VPS services are not allowed. Some project promotion is restricted to specific threads or days.
1Low-Effort / Off-Topic
Posts must be about self-hosting and provide enough detail when asking for help.
2Spam / Self-Promotion / Affiliate Links
Limited self-promotion is allowed, but no spam, affiliate links, or direct hosting/VPS ads.
3Respect / Hate-speech / Bullying / Harassment
Be respectful and do not harass or insult people.
4Blog Link Posts
If sharing a blog post, explain it instead of posting only a link.
5Dashboards / Companion Apps / Tools - Wednesday Exceptions
Non-self-hosted dashboards and tools may only be posted on Wednesdays with the proper flair.
6New Projects - “New Project Megathread” Exceptions
Very new projects can only be promoted in the current New Project Megathread.
Summarised from the community's posted rules on 17 October 2026. Moderators change rules; read the current rules before you post.
What buyers ask for here
Sample requests from public posts, paraphrased and anonymised, found 17 October 2026.
- “Looking for a shared family calendar and household planning system that works across different phones and devices.”
- “Seeking a self-hosted budgeting and finance tool that tracks spending and investments and can replace commercial budgeting apps.”
- “Looking for a self-hosted development environment that can be provided to a web app developer.”
- “Need a file-hosting solution with specific sharing and photo-management features for cross-device access.”
- “Looking for a tool to download podcast episodes, including video episodes, for offline viewing during travel.”
- “Seeking remote desktop software to access a Windows machine from a Mac through a private network setup.”
- “Looking for a self-hosted book server that can display public ratings and metadata.”
- “Need a self-hosted family planning app with scheduling, to-do lists, shopping lists and meal planning.”
- “Looking for a self-hosted bookmarking tool to save links and media with notes, tags and organization.”
- “Seeking an open-source task and progress tracking system with automated reminders and chat-platform integration.”
Of 193 recent posts we checked, 9% read as someone looking to buy or hire. How we collect this
Who it suits
Good for
- Self-hosted infrastructure and DevOps tools
- Open-source SaaS and productivity software
- Home server, NAS and homelab software
- Developer platforms, monitoring and automation tools
Less useful for
- Traditional web hosting or VPS providers
- Generic non-technical B2B services
- Enterprise outsourcing and consulting services unrelated to self-hosting
How to take part without getting removed
- Keep contributions focused on self-hosting, and give useful, detailed answers.
- Mention your product only when it is directly relevant and helps the discussion.
- Don't post spam, affiliate links, or any direct hosting or VPS advertising.
- Be respectful and professional when replying to people.
- If you share blog content, explain the information instead of posting only a link.
- Follow the special promotion limits for new projects and certain tools, including required megathreads, days, or flair where they apply.
What a good reply looks like here
A good reply answers the request first and explains why the solution fits the self-hosting need. Mention your own product only when it is relevant and the rules permit it.
Sample reply: For a shared family calendar and household planning system, I would look for a self-hosted option that supports shared calendars, works across different phones and devices, and lets multiple family members use it for planning and coordination. If cross-device access matters, check that it supports the platforms your household uses and that syncing is reliable.
When to skip r/selfhosted
This community usually isn't worth the effort if you sell traditional web hosting, VPS services, generic non-technical business services, or enterprise consulting unrelated to self-hosting. Most of the audience is looking for self-hosted software, often open source.
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