selfh.st is an independent publication and ecosystem focused on the self-hosting community. It provides a curated set of resources for discovering, tracking, and learning about self-hosted software and infrastructure tools. The platform is centered around helping users explore alternatives to SaaS products by running their own services.

A core part of selfh.st is its application directory, which catalogs self-hosted software projects with metadata such as features, licensing, technologies used, and maintenance activity. This makes it easier for users to evaluate whether a project is actively maintained and suitable for deployment.

In addition to the directory, selfh.st publishes a weekly newsletter that highlights new self-hosted tools, updates, and community news. It also includes supplementary resources such as icon libraries, blog posts, and community discussions that support the broader homelab and self-hosting ecosystem.

Overall, selfh.st functions as both a discovery engine and media hub for self-hosting enthusiasts, helping users find, evaluate, and stay updated on tools they can run on their own infrastructure.

Key features include:

• Curated directory of self-hosted applications and alternatives
• Weekly newsletter covering self-hosting news and updates
• App metadata including activity, license, and tech stack
• Resources such as icons, guides, and community content
• Focus on privacy, ownership, and self-hosted infrastructure

Common use cases include:

• Discovering self-hosted alternatives to SaaS tools
• Researching open-source infrastructure projects
• Staying updated on homelab/self-hosting news
• Finding deployment-ready applications for personal servers