Overview
Running software on infrastructure you administer.
Definition
Running software on infrastructure you administer.
Real-world example
Run n8n, Vaultwarden, and an internal admin panel on a VPS you pay for directly instead of SaaS subscriptions per tool.
Common mistake
Underestimating time for OS updates, Docker cleanup, TLS renewal failures, and 3 AM disk-full pages.
Better-PaaS in practice
Better-PaaS reduces repetitive deploy tasks but does not replace server administration entirely.
FAQ
Is self-hosting only relevant to Better-PaaS?
No. self-hosting 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.