October 15th, 2024

Show HN: I built indiehost to automate self-hosting on a VPS with Coolify

Indiehost simplifies self-hosting for indie developers by automating VPS setup with major cloud providers. It offers features like SSL management and backups, with plans starting at $9.

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Show HN: I built indiehost to automate self-hosting on a VPS with Coolify

Indiehost is a platform designed for indie hackers to simplify the self-hosting of projects by automating the setup of Virtual Private Servers (VPS). It connects to various cloud providers, including Hetzner, AWS, and Digital Ocean, allowing users to deploy and configure their VPS with just one click. Users can select the services they need, and Indiehost will handle the configuration, enabling features like automatic SSL certificate management, database backups, and monitoring of server performance. The pricing model includes a starter plan at $9 for one VPS setup and three Git repositories, while the pro plan at $75 offers unlimited setups and repositories. Users have reported significant cost savings and ease of use, making it an attractive option for solo developers and small teams looking to maintain control over their data and hosting environment.

- Indiehost automates VPS setup for indie developers, saving time and costs.

- It supports major cloud providers like Hetzner, AWS, and Digital Ocean.

- Features include automatic SSL management, database backups, and performance monitoring.

- Pricing starts at $9 for basic services, with a pro plan available for $75.

- Users report substantial savings and improved control over their hosting setups.

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By @d1sxeyes - 3 months
Only fair I think to highlight that essentially this exact service is also offered by Coolify themselves as a subscription which is $5/mo ($4/mo if you pay annually).

I haven't used this service myself because I found self-hosting Coolify to be easy enough, but I think it would be useful to have a side-by-side comparison between this service (Indiehost) and Coolify Cloud.

By @andrewinardeer - 3 months
Just so people know, if you sign up you go on a waitlist which is basically specified in the 'not what to do' section in the ShowHN guidelines.
By @preetramsha - 3 months
why would I use this when I can use railway.app and coolify themselves for $5?