A personal server at home for private, personal communications.
Nirvati
Free, open-source self-hosting platform with one-click apps.
About Nirvati
Nirvati is a free and open-source self-hosting platform that puts you back in control of your digital life. From a convenient web interface you can spin up popular apps in one click, each isolated on Kubernetes with HTTPS by default and an integrated VPN. A companion mobile app keeps your services within reach, and the project states its code will always stay open source.
Nirvati website preview
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Nirvati: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers self hosting, apps, kubernetes, privacy — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Nirvati pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | nirvati.org |
Nirvati key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: self hosting, apps, kubernetes, privacy
- Official site: nirvati.org
Nirvati FAQ
How much does Nirvati cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (nirvati.org).
What is Nirvati used for?
Free, open-source self-hosting platform with one-click apps. Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: self hosting, apps, kubernetes, privacy.
Where can I try Nirvati?
On its official site, nirvati.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Nirvati vs alternatives
| Nirvati | FreedomBox | HomelabOS | Sandstorm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | self hosting, apps, kubernetes, privacy | self hosting, privacy, home server, open source | self hosting, data center, privacy, docker | self hosting, web apps, open source, privacy |
| Official site | nirvati.org | freedombox.org | homelabos.com | sandstorm.io |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside Nirvati, it includes StartOS, UBOS, rs-short, Secluso.
Alternatives to Nirvati
Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with Nirvati — worth comparing before you commit:
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More in Utilities & Security
Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: StartOS — Browser-based operating system for running a personal server; UBOS — Linux distro making self-hosting apps ten times easier; rs-short — Lightweight free link shortener written in Rust.
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