Self-Hosting

Google Analytics has dominated website analytics for nearly two decades, but in 2026 the landscape is changing. Privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA have made cookie banners ubiquitous, third-party tracking is increasingly blocked by browsers, and users are more privacy-conscious than ever. For self-hosters and privacy advocates, there’s a better way: self-hosted analytics. 💡 This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Self-hosted analytics platforms give you complete control over your data, eliminate third-party tracking, and often don’t require cookie consent banners. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll compare the two most popular options—Umami and Plausible—and show you how to set them up on Docker. ...

Notion has become the gold standard for all-in-one workspace tools, but its proprietary nature and cloud-only approach don’t sit well with privacy-conscious users and self-hosters. If you’re looking to take back control of your data while maintaining the powerful features Notion offers, you’re in the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll compare the three best self-hosted Notion alternatives in 2026: Outline, AppFlowy, and AFFiNE. Each brings unique strengths to the table, and by the end of this article, you’ll know exactly which one fits your needs. ...