Sisyphus Consulting

Self-Hosted Software

We set up and maintain open-source software on your own cloud server.

You pick the software. You own the server, the data, and the software. We handle the technical work to keep it running.

These are the platforms we support at the moment. If you have something else in mind, let us know.

All Community Learning Project Mgmt Scheduling File Storage Documents Finance CRM Analytics Automation CMS Forms & Surveys Support Security Marketing AI & Agents

Discourse

Modern community forums.

vs Circle, Facebook Groups Since 2013

Mattermost

Self-hosted team chat.

vs Slack Since 2015

Jitsi Meet

Secure, browser-based video conferencing.

vs Zoom, Google Meet, Teams Since 2003

Moodle

Learning management system, used by universities and training organizations.

vs Teachable, Thinkific Since 2002

BookStack

Simple team knowledge base and documentation.

vs Notion, Confluence Since 2015

Fizzy

Kanban project management, simple and visual.

vs Trello, Asana Since 2018

OpenProject

Project management with Gantt charts, time tracking, and budgets.

vs MS Project, Asana Since 2012

Kimai

Time tracking for teams, projects, and client billing.

vs Toggl, Harvest Since 2006

Cal.com

Appointment scheduling and booking pages.

vs Calendly, Acuity Since 2021

Nextcloud

File sync, sharing, and collaboration platform.

vs Google Drive, Dropbox Since 2016

Paperless-ngx

Scan, index, and search your paper documents digitally.

vs Google Drive, SharePoint, DocuWare Since 2021

InvoiceNinja

Invoicing, expenses, and client payments.

vs FreshBooks, QuickBooks Since 2014

SuiteCRM

Full-featured CRM for sales, marketing, and support.

vs Salesforce, HubSpot Since 2013

Mautic

Marketing automation and email campaigns.

vs Mailchimp, HubSpot Since 2014

Metabase

Business intelligence and dashboards.

vs Tableau, Looker Since 2015

Plausible

Privacy-friendly web analytics.

vs Google Analytics Since 2018

n8n

Workflow automation connecting your apps and services.

vs Zapier, Make Since 2019

WordPress

The world's most popular CMS.

vs Squarespace, Wix Since 2003

Ghost

Blogging platform and newsletter tool.

vs Substack, Medium Since 2013

NocoDB

Turn any database into a smart spreadsheet.

vs Airtable Since 2020

LimeSurvey

Professional survey and questionnaire platform.

vs SurveyMonkey, Typeform Since 2003

Chatwoot

Customer support helpdesk.

vs Intercom, Zendesk Since 2019

Zammad

Ticketing and helpdesk system.

vs Zendesk, Freshdesk Since 2016

Vaultwarden

Password manager for teams.

vs 1Password, LastPass Since 2020

Uptime Kuma

Uptime monitoring with alerts.

vs Uptime Robot, Pingdom Since 2021

Listmonk

Newsletter and email list manager.

vs Mailchimp, ConvertKit Since 2019

Nous-Hermes

Self-improving AI agent with a built-in learning loop that grows smarter with every session.

vs ChatGPT, Claude Since 2023

AnythingLLM

Chat with your documents and knowledge base using local AI.

vs ChatGPT with files, Notion AI Since 2023
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Why not just use a SaaS?

It depends on what you want. Here are the things that come up most often.

You can pause it. SaaS bills you every month whether you use it or not. Once you stop paying, you lose the data. With us, we put the system into hibernation. Billing stops, you keep the data, and we wake it back up when you need it.

You own the data. The full database, not just a CSV export. It’s your proprietary data; you can use it however you want, including building your own AI workflows on it.

You can move it. Need to rebrand or change your domain? We move the whole setup. With SaaS, you usually start over.

You can extract pieces. Running a course on Moodle and want to license a single course’s content to a partner organization? You can export just that one course.

You can leave. If you want to take the whole thing in-house or hand it to another firm, you can. We hand over access, docs, and backups.

Want us to set up self-hosted software for you? Tell us what you’re working on. We’ll review and follow up to set up a conversation.

This service is governed by our terms and conditions, you may want to have a look at them.

If the FAQ doesn’t answer your questions, please write to usClick to copy email.

PS: Need something custom-built instead of self-hosted? See our Custom Software service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is included in your service?

We install the software on your server, configure it, lock down the security, and keep it running. That covers the initial setup, backups, monitoring, and the day-to-day upkeep like updates and fixes. The short version: we keep it running so you don't have to think about it.

Does the service include user training or onboarding?

We've made a deliberate choice to focus on the infrastructure layer — installation, configuration, security, and ongoing maintenance. Getting your team familiar with how to use the platform day-to-day is something you own. Most of the software we install comes with solid documentation, active communities, and often free learning resources. We're happy to point you to the right starting points, but the orientation itself is your team's responsibility.

Do I own my data and infrastructure?

Yes. The server, the database, the software: all yours. We only get access when you grant it for support work.

How is this different from using SaaS?

With SaaS you pay per seat and the vendor runs the system. With us you pay for the server and our time, and you own the setup. If you want to pause it, move it, or hand it to someone else, you can.

What infrastructure do I need?

Any cloud provider or VPS works. If you don't have one yet, we help you pick the right one based on the software and your budget.

Is this the right fit for everyone?

Not always. If you need to be live tomorrow, or you'd rather hand the whole stack to a vendor and forget about it, SaaS is the better fit for you. We work for teams who want to own the setup and plan to stick with it for a while.

What happens if we want to move away from you later?

Same answer as the question above. We hand over access, documentation, and backups. No exit fees.

How long does it take to set up?

Around a week to 10 days for a single platform. We give you a clear timeline after the first call.

What does the monthly retainer cover?

Monitoring, updates, backups, and fixes. If something breaks, we deal with it. That's the whole point.

Can we pause the platform instead of canceling?

Yes. We put the system into hibernation. Our billing stops, you pay only for storage (usually under ₹100 a month), and we bring it back when you're ready.

Can I add more platforms later?

Yes. Start with one and add more whenever you need to. We set up the server so additional platforms are easy to bolt on.

See our other services

Cloud Infrastructure

Server provisioning, security hardening, backups, and Cloudflare CDN. Self-Hosted Software runs on top of this.

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Custom Software

Custom software built around your real processes. Diagnostic-first methodology.

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Web Development

Lightning-fast, zero-maintenance websites. You own your site, no platform lock-in.

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