You own it
Your apps run in your own cloud account. The infrastructure, the files, and the database are yours, not ours.
Seedhouse by DevOpsFarm — Hand-Raised Infrastructure
Self-hosted apps
on your own cloud,
managed for you.
Seedhouse installs and runs open-source apps on your private cloud. You own the infrastructure and the data. We handle the install, the updates, and the upkeep.
What is Seedhouse?
Seedhouse is a managed platform for self-hosted open-source apps. Pick the apps your team needs, run them on your private cloud, and let Seedhouse look after them.
We run it
Seedhouse installs your apps, keeps them updated, and handles the upkeep, so you get the apps without the operations burden.
No lock-in
Open-source software on standard infrastructure, in your account. You can leave with everything you built, at any time.
Pick your modules
Modular, self-hosted open-source applications, planted on your private cloud. Start with one, add more when you need them. Each one replaces a paid app you rent today, with an open-source equivalent you own.
GitLab
Code hosting, repositories and CI/CD for your team.
A self-hosted alternative to GitHub and GitLab.com.
Nextcloud
Files, calendars and collaboration that stay on your cloud.
A self-hosted alternative to Google Drive and Dropbox.
Mattermost
Team messaging — a private alternative to Slack.
A self-hosted alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Vaultwarden
A password manager for your team (Bitwarden compatible).
A self-hosted alternative to cloud password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden.
Grafana
Dashboards and monitoring for your infrastructure.
Dashboards and monitoring, running on your own infrastructure.
Joplin Server
Shared note-taking, synced across your devices.
A self-hosted alternative to Evernote and cloud note apps.
Team Wiki
A clean, modern wiki for your internal documentation.
A self-hosted alternative to Confluence.
OnlyOffice Docs
Document editing engine — works on its own, and connects to Nextcloud, ownCloud, Alfresco and others via connectors.
A self-hosted alternative to Google Docs and Microsoft Office on the web.
OpenProject
Project management — an open-source alternative to Jira.
A self-hosted alternative to Asana and Jira.
How it works
From signup to running apps, in three steps. No DevOps hire, no DIY install, and no cloud credentials handed over.
1
Pick your stack
Choose from modular, self-hosted open-source applications to optimize your SME.
2
Connect your cloud
Connect your own cloud account with a one-click CloudFormation link. We never handle your cloud credentials.
3
We plant and manage it
We install the apps on your private cloud, keep them updated, and you keep your data.
Who is Seedhouse for?
Small and mid-sized businesses
Teams of about 15 to 200 people that need real tools under their own control, without building an operations team.
Teams without a DevOps person
If you do not have a DevOps hire and do not want one, Seedhouse is the operations team for your apps.
Software teams that want GitLab
Self-hosted GitLab on your own account, with the rest of your stack alongside it when you need it.
Seedhouse vs renting SaaS
Typical SaaS
- You rent each app, per user, forever.
- Your data lives on someone else's account.
- Leaving means losing the tool and migrating your data.
- Costs grow with every seat you add.
With Seedhouse
- You own the apps, the data, and the infrastructure in your cloud account.
- You replace paid apps with open-source equivalents and stop paying per-user rent for them.
- You can leave with everything, at any time.
- Your cloud cost does not grow per user the way SaaS rent does.
Sovereignty, by design
Your apps run in your own cloud account, in the region you choose, so your data stays under your control and in your jurisdiction. That matters wherever you operate: data residency and control are legal and business questions, not just preferences, whether that is Québec's Law 25, Europe's GDPR, or your own internal policy. Sovereignty is not a feature bolted on later. It is how Seedhouse is built: your account, your data, your rules.
Why Seedhouse
Your cloud, your data
Hosted entirely on your private cloud, not on ours. Your files and your database stay in your account.
Sovereignty, by design
Data sovereignty and Law 25 were part of the design, not an afterthought: the infrastructure is yours.
No lock-in
Open-source apps, standard infrastructure, your account. You can leave with everything you built.
Managed for you
You get the apps, not the operations burden. Updates and upkeep are handled for you.
Build your perfect custom digital stack.
Frequently asked questions
What is Seedhouse?
Seedhouse installs and manages open-source apps on your private cloud account. You pick the apps, we plant them, keep them updated, and look after them. Your data and infrastructure stay yours.
Do you own my data?
No. Your apps run in your cloud account, so your files and databases stay in your account. Seedhouse never takes ownership of your infrastructure or your data.
Does Seedhouse replace paid apps?
Yes, that is the point. Each module replaces a paid, proprietary app you rent today — Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, GitHub, 1Password and the rest — with an open-source equivalent you run yourself. You stop paying per-user rent for that tool and pay your cloud at cost instead.
Does it save money?
It depends on team size. Replacing per-user subscriptions helps most as seats grow, because your cloud cost does not grow per user the way SaaS rent does. For a very small team the main win is control and sovereignty, not necessarily a lower bill. Your cloud runs at cost, plus a Seedhouse fee — details on request.
Do I need a DevOps person?
No. Seedhouse is built for teams that do not have one and do not want to hire one. You connect your cloud once, pick your apps, and we handle the operations.
What happens if I leave Seedhouse?
You keep everything. Your apps, data, and infrastructure are in your account, built on open-source software and standard infrastructure, so there is nothing to hand back and no lock-in to escape.
How are updates handled?
Seedhouse manages updates and upkeep for your planted apps, so you get the apps, not the operations burden.