Overview
A PaaS you install on infrastructure you control.
Definition
A PaaS you install on infrastructure you control.
Real-world example
An agency runs Better-PaaS on a Hetzner CX22 (~€4/mo) and hosts eight client apps with separate domains, env vars, and database containers on one machine.
Common mistake
Assuming self-hosted means air-gapped. Most workflows still need Git, DNS, outbound HTTPS for Let's Encrypt, and backup storage.
Better-PaaS in practice
The dashboard, API, and agent run on your server. Git credentials, database data, and container filesystems never leave infrastructure you control.
FAQ
Is self-hosted PaaS only relevant to Better-PaaS?
No. self-hosted PaaS appears across Docker, cloud platforms, and self-hosted tooling. Better-PaaS exposes the concept in deploy logs, dashboard fields, or docs when it affects your app.