VPS
The VPS is the unit of independence: one rented Linux box that runs your whole stack. These guides cover choosing a provider, sizing for AI and content workloads, VPS versus managed platforms, and squeezing reliable performance out of small, cheap instances. Most stacks on this site run comfortably on 2–4 GB of RAM.
Coolify Guide: Run Apps Without Managed PaaS Pricing
A practical guide to Coolify for self-hosters who want an easier way to deploy apps, databases, and services on their own servers.
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Self-Hosted Whisper Setup Guide: Private Speech-to-Text
A practical guide to self-hosting Whisper for speech-to-text, including hardware choices, deployment options, performance tradeoffs, and operational tips.
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Open-Source Model Hosting: How to Serve Models You Control
A practical guide to open-source model hosting, including storage, runtimes, APIs, and the tradeoffs involved in serving models on infrastructure you control.
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Best Hosting Patterns for Comparison Pages and Buyer Guides
How to choose hosting for affiliate-heavy comparison content, buyer guides, and technical landing pages without sacrificing speed or control.
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Deployment Checklist for a Small Self-Hosted AI Site
A practical deployment checklist for a small self-hosted AI site, covering hosting, security boundaries, validation, backups, and publication discipline.
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Docker vs Bare Metal for Self-Hosted AI on Ubuntu
A realistic look at when Docker helps self-hosted AI deployments on Ubuntu and when running directly on the host still makes sense.
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How to Choose a VPS for a Self-Hosted AI Stack
A practical guide to selecting a VPS for a self-hosted AI stack, with realistic trade-offs around CPU, memory, storage, network exposure, and maintenance.
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Low-Cost Reliable Hosting for Static Sites Running AI Workflows
A practical comparison of hosting approaches for small static sites that also run self-hosted AI workflows, balancing cost, control, and reliability.
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How to Build a Self-Hosted AI Tools Stack on a Single VPS
A practical guide to building a small, reliable self-hosted AI stack on one VPS for content, automation, and SEO workflows.
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VPS vs Managed Platforms for Affiliate-Driven Content Sites
A practical comparison of VPS hosting and managed platforms for small affiliate and buyer-intent content sites that need speed, control, and low maintenance.
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