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Guides, comparisons and field notes on running your own apps — and on how we build and run the platform that does it for you.
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Dallas VPS hosting is here: your server, your setup
Self-managed Linux virtual servers are now available in Dallas, with NVMe storage, root access, IPv6 and an off-site snapshot slot in the Caliber Node panel.
Self-hosted Retool alternative: run Windmill without managing Docker
Windmill turns scripts into workflows, webhooks, schedules, and internal tools. Caliber Node now deploys its complete server, worker, and PostgreSQL stack for you.
Self-host GOWA: a private WhatsApp REST API without managing a VPS
Deploy GOWA with a private dashboard, generated credentials, persistent sessions, webhooks, MCP, and HTTPS—without managing Docker or a VPS.
Self-hosted Dropbox alternative: run Seafile without managing a server
Seafile brings fast file sync, private libraries, sharing controls, and version history to infrastructure you control—without turning you into a full-time server administrator.
Host a static website with Nginx — without managing a VPS
Nginx is now available as a Caliber Node Cloud App. Here is a practical way to publish a fast static site, keep its files portable, and edit its server configuration without taking on a whole VPS.
How we fixed a snapshot download timeout without touching customer data
A customer could not download a Miniflux snapshot. The archive was safe; the delay was in the first byte. Here is what we found and changed.
Why “the container started” is not a successful deployment
A process can be running while the app is still unusable. Here is why Caliber Node tests real readiness before it offers a Cloud App to deploy.
The deletion bug that kept Cloud App storage locked
A deleted app could leave storage counted against its old capacity pool. Here is what failed, why it mattered, and the guard we added.
PikaPods alternative: managed app hosting when the catalog is not enough
A practical guide to choosing managed app hosting when you need a catalog today and room for the unexpected tomorrow.
n8n hosting: PikaPods, a VPS, or managed Cloud Apps?
Choose an n8n hosting model based on your workflows, data, update tolerance, and how much server work you actually want.
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