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Self-hosting guides

Everything you need to run a complete, self-hosted media server — Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, qBittorrent, Overseerr, Tautulli — without the usual headache.

How to set up a complete self-hosted Plex media server (the easy way)

Plex + the full *arr stack, automated. What each service does, the hard way vs. the one-click way.

Auto-install Radarr, Sonarr & qBittorrent with Plex — no command line

Wire Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr and qBittorrent to Plex automatically, without editing a single YAML file.

Plex vs Jellyfin: which self-hosted media server is right for you?

An honest 2026 comparison — apps, remote access, cost, ease of setup — and the fastest way to run Plex.

The best self-hosted media server setup for beginners (2026)

The recommended stack, the hardware you actually need, and the turnkey shortcut to deploy it.