Last updated: May 2025

At SelfHostHero, we are committed to honesty and transparency. That includes being open about how we fund this website.

Some of the links on SelfHostHero.com are affiliate links. This means that if you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.

Why This Matters

Running this site takes time, research, testing, and infrastructure. Affiliate income helps us cover those costs, while keeping the site:

• Free to access
• Minimal and privacy-friendly (no invasive ads)
• Focused on real-world, tested advice

We only link to services and tools we genuinely believe in. If a product doesn’t meet our standards for privacy, performance, or usability, we won’t recommend it — regardless of potential commissions.

Our Policy on Affiliate Content

We do not publish content just to promote affiliate links. Any recommendation on this site is made because we believe it provides value to our readers. If there’s a better open-source or free option, we’ll always mention it.

Affiliate links are included where appropriate — for example, in tutorials or reviews where a specific product or service is part of the setup.

We don’t place pop-ups, autoplay ads, or pushy calls to buy. You’re in control, always.

Supporting SelfHostHero

If you choose to use one of our links, we appreciate your support. It helps keep the content honest, independent, and regularly updated.

If not, no problem — you’re still welcome here.

Questions?

If you want to know more about our affiliate partnerships, or how we choose what to link to, just email us at [email protected]. We’re happy to explain.