Sandstorm

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted web app platform for easy deployment and security

Overview

Sandstorm is a self-hosted web app platform that simplifies deploying and managing open-source tools. It uses isolated sandboxes to secure each app instance, preventing cross-app data access. With one-click installs for over 100 apps (blogs, project management tools, document editors), users avoid manual dependency setup or configs. It works on any Linux server (local or cloud), giving full control over data privacy. Ideal for replacing SaaS tools without complex server management.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  sandstorm:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: sandstorm
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

One-click installation for 100+ open-source apps
Isolated sandboxes for enhanced app security
No manual dependency or configuration management
Full data ownership and privacy control

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Sandstorm hard to install?

Sandstorm has simple installation guides for Linux servers and pre-built images for cloud platforms like DigitalOcean. Basic server knowledge is enough to set it up in minutes.

? Is Sandstorm a good alternative to Google Workspace?

Yes— it hosts apps for email, docs, and collaboration, giving full data control. However, it lacks some real-time collaborative features of Google Workspace.

? Is Sandstorm completely free?

Yes— Sandstorm is open-source (Apache 2.0 license) and free to use. Costs only apply to the server or cloud instance you host it on.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Self-hosting Solutions

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Simplifies app deployment (minimal technical expertise)
⊕ Strong security via containerized sandboxes
⊕ Open-source and free to use

Cons

⊖ Requires a dedicated server or cloud instance
⊖ Limited to apps in Sandstorm's app store
⊖ Advanced customization may need technical knowledge
⊖ Smaller community compared to mainstream tools