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Awesome Selfhosted (scraped as 'Forbidden') vs selfh.st

Awesome Selfhosted (scraped as 'Forbidden') lands on Depends, and selfh.st lands on Worth it.

selfh.st

Worth it
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A free, community-trusted directory and weekly newsletter . ideal if you self-host or want to replace SaaS with self-hosted apps.

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Awesome Selfhosted (scraped as 'Forbidden') versus selfh.st
CompareAwesome Selfhosted (scraped as 'Forbidden')selfh.st
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forHomelab and self-hosting enthusiastsHomelab hobbyists
Who it's not forBuyers wanting a purchasable, supported product . nothing here is soldBuyers wanting supported, SLA-backed software
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.²No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; the site itself has no dedicated security page, and users have flagged listing curation.⁸
Support qualityNo support offering exists to assess.Solo content site; no support model
Public sentimentNo user feedback about this site surfaced in the sources; every 'review' matched unrelated works titled 'Forbidden' such as novels and mountain bikes.13The r/selfhosted community broadly recommends as a discovery resource, with occasional complaints about listings quality.⁷
Biggest gotchaIts own /security page returned a 403 Forbidden error during review; posture unverifiable.²Verify directory apps before installing; users have reported scam listings⁸

Pick Awesome Selfhosted (scraped as 'Forbidden') when

  • Homelab and self-hosting enthusiasts
  • Privacy-minded users avoiding SaaS
  • Devs scouting open-source alternatives
  • Teams with spare hardware and admin time

When Awesome Selfhosted (scraped as 'Forbidden') is not a fit

  • Buyers wanting a purchasable, supported product . nothing here is sold
  • Non-technical teams without server-admin skills
  • Anyone needing SLAs, updates, or vendor support
  • People wanting one tool . this is a catalog, not software

Pick selfh.st when

  • Homelab hobbyists
  • Developers replacing SaaS with self-hosted apps
  • Dashboard builders needing app icons
  • Anyone tracking self-hosted releases

When selfh.st is not a fit

  • Buyers wanting supported, SLA-backed software
  • Non-technical users who won't run their own servers
  • Enterprises needing vetted, audited tool directories
  • Anyone expecting an actual app to deploy

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