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With its straightforward setup, easy-to-navigate interface, and powerful reporting capabilities, self hosted Umami is an excellent alternative to more complex analytics platforms. https://formable.app/self-hosted-website-analytics-with-umami

14.02.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a small business owner you're most likely receiving many emails and calls daily from customers. Keeping track of all these requests can be overwhelming. That's where FreeScout comes in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_MetyzHGAU

13.02.2026 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Invoice Ninja is the leading self-hosted invoice generator meticulously crafted for the modern professional. https://formable.app/invoice-ninja

13.02.2026 03:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mattermost is a self hosted Slack alternative. This dedicated space fosters real-time discussions, file sharing, and issue resolution, ensuring that every project stays on track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzYmPLQf29I

11.02.2026 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Syncthing ensures that your files are synchronized directly between devices and self hosted servers without the need for intermediaries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJyNl_V-TPc

09.02.2026 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the most critical aspects of any backup solution is the ability to restore data. Kopia simplifies the restoration process, allowing you to select a snapshot from your repository and restore it directly to your server, minimizing downtime and disruption. https://formable.app/kopia

08.02.2026 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you run a small business, you’re constantly handling sensitive information: client meeting notes, internal procedures, passwords, or draft proposals. Standard Notes is designed so those notes stay private, because they’re protected with end‑to‑end encryption. https://formable.app/standard-notes

07.02.2026 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Anytype is the open source alternative to Notion, organize any type of data or content locally on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android or iOS, then backup the encrypted Anytype vault to your self-hosted anysync node. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VSdDoh4fo8

06.02.2026 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Budibase is best for small businesses or groups of 20 or less with needs for internal web applications for tasks like content tracking, custom forms, data administration, marketing tools, directories and much more. https://formable.app/build-custom-internal-web-applications-with-budibase

05.02.2026 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Small businesses face the constant challenge of managing secure access to various applications. Enter Authentik, a comprehensive identity provider designed to simplify and fortify your business’s digital security. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reHzx_uBntU

04.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Give transformable.app a try if you have a Laravel Forge account and want a quick rootless Docker and Portainer setup with a tested and supported self hosted Apps Library.

03.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Self hosted Beszel is a lightweight server monitoring platform that’s ideal for small businesses that run cloud servers and want visibility without a heavy monitoring stack. Receive alerts by email and in a NTFY channel. https://formable.app/beszel-hub

02.02.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Baserow is more than just a database tool; it's a way to take control of your data management without the need for technical skills or a hefty budget. Whether you're building a CRM, tracking inventory, or managing any other type of data. https://youtu.be/nFoa3lbLd_g

02.02.2026 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BookStack is a self-hosted, easy-to-use tool for organizing and storing all kinds of information. Whether you're compiling documents, writing manuals, or tracking orders, BookStack's intuitive structure makes it a breeze to categorize and retrieve content. https://formable.app/bookstack

31.01.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bitwarden offers open source password manager clients that you can use with your self hosted Vaultwarden vault or just access it in any browser. Each vault user can store or share any sensitive information like passwords or secure notes. https://formable.app/vaultwarden

30.01.2026 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ghost is a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. https://youtu.be/8eh6H49eBzc

29.01.2026 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Like streaming services subscriptions at home, many small businesses face rising monthly fees for browser based apps. Formable helps you cut costs long term by replacing some of those services with tested self-hosted open source alternatives. https://formable.app/ubuntu

28.01.2026 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cloud SaaS is convenient, but ownership matters when things go wrong. Formable helps you implement local-first, self-hosted apps. Get started: https://formable.app/local-first-self-hosted-apps/

27.01.2026 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sync isn’t backup! Pair local-first tools with server-side (Kopia) and device-side (Backrest) backups for true recoverability. Learn the strategy: https://formable.app/local-first-self-hosted-apps/

26.01.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Anytype, Standard Notes, and Vaultwarden work together for secure knowledge, notes, and passwordsβ€”without cloud lock-in. Discover how to use them: https://formable.app/local-first-self-hosted-apps/

25.01.2026 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Local-first, self-hosted, and encrypted apps solve different problems. The strongest setups combine all three for true data ownership. See how: https://formable.app/local-first-self-hosted-apps/

24.01.2026 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Most small businesses use cloud apps by default, but this means trusting vendors with your most sensitive data. Local-first, self-hosted tools put you back in control. Learn more: https://formable.app/local-first-self-hosted-apps/

23.01.2026 12:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Twenty is a modern, self-hosted platform designed to help you manage your customer relationships and own your CRM. Let’s see how a small business like Formable can use Twenty to keep track of leads, clients, and internal workflows.

https://youtu.be/Ao_0C4OEOpU

23.01.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ€– Self-host Typebot for building chat bots. Typebot is the open-source conversational forms builder that's transforming how we collect data and interact with users online!

22.01.2026 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
transformable.app billboard

transformable.app billboard

Give transformable.app a try if you have a Laravel Forge account and want a quick rootless Docker and Portainer setup. It's free to try.

20.01.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Self Host πŸ’¬ Custom AI Chat Assistants with Open WebUI
YouTube video by Formable Self Host πŸ’¬ Custom AI Chat Assistants with Open WebUI

Self Host πŸ’¬ Custom AI Chat Assistants with Open WebUI, an AI chat interface designed to improve how small businesses create and use AI assistants in their daily tasks. Save by using the OpenAI API or self hosted models.
youtu.be/XxqpYEV4hLU

17.01.2026 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Self Host ⏱️ Time Tracking for your team and projects with Kimai
YouTube video by Formable Self Host ⏱️ Time Tracking for your team and projects with Kimai

Self Host ⏱️ Time Tracking for your team and projects with Kimai. Whether you're a small business owner or managing a large team, Kimai has the tools you need to keep track of your customers, projects, activities and time.

youtu.be/zLLcYTDAQ5w

05.01.2026 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Transformable.app - Self-Hosted Infrastructure Management Platform Transformable.app is a cloud platform for monitoring and managing your self-hosted infrastructure. Deploy, monitor, and update your applications with ease.

Give transformable.app a try if you have a Laravel Forge account and want a quick rootless Docker and Portainer setup. In free beta until next year!

24.12.2025 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OneDrive user locked out of "30 years worth of photos and work" without any support β€” calls Microsoft a "Kafkaesque black hole" The user's 18 compliance forms have been met with complete radio silence from Microsoft.

Self hosting could have prevented this.

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29.06.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Self host ChangeDetection and monitor websites for changes
YouTube video by Formable Self host ChangeDetection and monitor websites for changes

ChangeDetection is an invaluable tool for small businesses that need to stay informed about changes to web pages that are crucial for their operations. Keep a close eye on anything from price changes and restock notifications to more complex changes like text in PDFs.

youtu.be/YT419N0iRHc

20.06.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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