

Feature: 2023 Self-Host User Survey Results
8 snips Oct 31, 2023
The hosts discuss the results of their user survey on self-hosting, including reasons for self-hosting, hardware options used, and the cost associated with free services. They also talk about using Proxmox as a Docker host and NAS solution, utilizing hosted cloud storage for offsite backups, and the popularity of using containers for deploying self-hosted software. They discuss their remote access setup, the results of the user survey on media streaming, home automation, and game servers, as well as reliable software applications, demographics of the audience, and the rise of self-hosting as a hobby. They also analyze the survey results on educational degrees.
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Personal vs. Enterprise Self-Hosting
- 80% of self-hosters do it for personal use, not enterprise.
- Some enterprise users likely enjoy self-hosting as a hobby, extending their work interest to personal projects.
Gatekeeping in Self-Hosting
- David Burgess observes gatekeeping in the self-hosting community regarding enterprise software.
- Some Reddit users question whether those using enterprise solutions are "true" self-hosters.
Self-Hosting Motivations
- Hobby and education are primary self-hosting motivators, followed by privacy, flexibility, and cost.
- Supporting developers through donations is crucial for open-source software sustainability.