What is Cloudron?
Cloudron is a German self-hosting platform that makes running apps on your own server simpler than ever. Self-hosting is typically time-consuming and error-prone – keeping systems up-to-date and secure is a full-time job. Cloudron eliminates this burden by acting as 'sysadmin inside,' publishing latest releases within days and security fixes within 24 hours via the Cloudron App Store. The platform provides complete infrastructure: user management, email with calendar/contacts, firewall, encrypted backups to S3/GCS, and 100% portability to migrate between cloud providers. Chat, email, file sharing, Git hosting – Cloudron has apps for every occasion.
Key Features
- ✓One-click app installation
- ✓Automatic updates within days
- ✓Security fixes within 24 hours
- ✓Central user management
- ✓Built-in email solution
- ✓Calendar and contacts sharing
- ✓Self-training spam filter
- ✓Automated DKIM, SPF, DMARC
- ✓100% portable between providers
- ✓Encrypted backups to S3/GCS
- ✓Built-in firewall
- ✓Audit logging
🔒 Privacy & Data Protection
Cloudron enables complete data sovereignty through self-hosting on your own server. All data stays on infrastructure you control – no third-party has access. Deploy on European cloud providers (Hetzner, OVHcloud) for EU data residency. The platform's immutable infrastructure design means you can migrate your entire server between providers easily. For organizations wanting the benefits of SaaS apps with the privacy of self-hosting, Cloudron provides the best of both worlds.
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💰 Pricing
Cloudron offers a free tier for up to 2 apps. Paid subscriptions add unlimited apps and additional features. Pricing is straightforward with no per-user fees. Visit cloudron.io for current pricing.
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