Self-host everything.
We handle the rest.
Expert-managed self-hosted software. No generic scripts, no vendor lock-in. Just engineering.
Why VPS1
The human element
VPS1 delivers the utility of application hosting platforms, replacing rigid automation with expert, human-led engineering. We manually architect, deploy, and maintain open-source, self-hosted software tailored to your business.
Tailored Manual Engineering
No generic scripts. We manually tune your servers, databases, and application code for your exact business traffic.
Zero Vendor Lock‑In
You retain full ownership of your data, virtual machines, or local hardware. No proprietary traps.
Drastic Cost Reductions
Eliminate unpredictable, scaling cloud automation fees and expensive per-user SaaS licenses.
Direct Human Accountability
Speak directly to a dedicated self-host specialist who knows your business infrastructure inside and out.
Infrastructure
Hosting & infrastructure models
5 deployment models to match your sovereignty, budget, and redundancy requirements.
On-Premises Dedicated
Complete data sovereignty.
Off-Premises Managed Cloud
Cloud VPS management.
Hybrid Security
Off-site plus local access.
Co-location Management
Hardware in data center.
Multi-Cloud Failover
Cross-provider sync.
What we do
Core managed services
We handle the full lifecycle of your self-hosted stack, from architecture planning to ironclad backups.
Custom Architecture Planning
We evaluate your business needs and hand-craft the perfect server-to-application map.
Data Migration & Hand-Off
Manual, safe extraction of data from your old legacy software into your new open-source database.
Proactive Maintenance & Patching
Human-verified security updates, software version updates, and dependency management.
Ironclad Backup Administration
Off-site, encrypted backup pipelines with routine manual recovery testing to guarantee zero data loss.
Database Optimization
Manual performance tuning, indexing, and health checks for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB.
Custom Integration Bridging
Manual connection of APIs between self-hosted apps when default connectors fall short.
Supported software
234 open-source tools, expertly managed
We deploy, migrate, patch, and secure leading open-source applications across 24 categories.
Ready to take control of your infrastructure?
Get a free consultation with a VPS1 specialist. We’ll map out your self-hosting journey. No obligation, no vendor lock-in.