Server Compass Blog
Guides, tutorials, and release notes for the self-hosted generation.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy Docker Containers to VPS Without Kubernetes (Simple Guide)Learn how to deploy Docker containers to your VPS without the complexity of Kubernetes. This comprehensive guide covers Docker installation, Dockerfile creation, Docker Compose, Traefik reverse proxy, and container management for production workloads.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy Express.js App to VPS (Step-by-Step Guide)Learn how to deploy your Express.js application to a VPS step by step. This comprehensive guide covers production preparation, PM2 process management, Nginx reverse proxy, SSL certificates, firewall configuration, and a Docker alternative.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy Laravel on VPS with Docker (Production Guide)Complete guide to deploying Laravel on your VPS using Docker. Covers Dockerfile, docker-compose with MySQL and Redis, Nginx configuration, SSL, queue workers, scheduler, and automated backups for a production-ready setup.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy Next.js to VPS: Complete Guide (2026)Learn how to deploy Next.js applications to your own VPS with PM2, Docker, Nginx, and SSL. A comprehensive guide covering standalone mode, reverse proxy configuration, and environment variables — plus the easy way with Server Compass.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy Python FastAPI on VPS with Docker (2026 Guide)Complete guide to deploy FastAPI on your VPS with Docker. Learn how to create optimized Dockerfiles, configure docker-compose, set up Nginx/Traefik reverse proxy, SSL certificates, and production-ready Uvicorn settings for high-performance Python APIs.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy React App to VPS with Nginx (Complete Guide)Learn how to deploy your React application to a VPS with Nginx step by step. This comprehensive guide covers production builds, Nginx configuration for SPAs, SSL with Let's Encrypt, gzip compression, caching headers, and a Docker alternative.
Mar 6, 2026
Deploy WordPress on VPS with Docker (Self-Hosted Guide)Learn how to deploy WordPress on your VPS using Docker and Docker Compose. This comprehensive guide covers MySQL setup, persistent volumes, SSL certificates, backups, and performance optimization for a production-ready self-hosted WordPress site.
Mar 6, 2026
Fly.io Pricing Breakdown: $40/mo vs $5 VPS (2026)Complete Fly.io pricing breakdown for 2026. Learn how Machines, volumes, bandwidth, and dedicated IPs add up. Compare real costs vs self-hosting on a $5 VPS with Server Compass.
Mar 6, 2026
How to Deploy a Node.js App on a VPS (Beginner Guide)Learn how to deploy your Node.js application on a VPS step by step. This beginner-friendly guide covers SSH setup, Node.js installation, PM2 process management, Nginx reverse proxy, SSL certificates, and firewall configuration.
Mar 6, 2026
Stop Paying Netlify. Run Your Own Stack for $5/moNetlify Pro costs $19/member/mo and Business is $99/member. A team of 5 pays $95-495/mo. We show how to run unlimited sites on a $5 VPS with Server Compass.
Mar 6, 2026
Railway Costs $20+/mo. This Tool Costs $29 OnceRailway's usage-based billing adds up fast — most real apps cost $20-50/mo. We break down every charge and show how Server Compass lets you self-host the same stack on a $5 VPS.
Mar 6, 2026
Render Is Getting Expensive. Here's a $5/mo AlternativeRender's free tier is gone and paid plans start at $7/mo per service. We break down the real costs and show you how to run the same stack on a $5 VPS with Server Compass.