April 2026 has delivered some great news for the self-hosting community, and the biggest highlight is the return of Booklore. The developer is back, and the project is once again live. You can grab the latest release here. Many of you had already migrated to Grimmory in the previous months, but it’s fantastic to see Booklore back in action.
Ghostfolio rolled out version 3 with several breaking changes. I’ve already updated every relevant guide on mariushosting, and the new Docker Compose files fully reflect the latest version so everything should work smoothly.
Portainer continues to disappoint. Despite my repeated efforts, bug #13075 (open for over two months now) still hasn’t been fixed. The issue has made the tool frustrating to use for many, and a growing number of users are switching to Dockhand. I’ve contacted the Portainer team on social media and reported the bug on GitHub, but it seems to have been ignored. It’s a real shame, as this bug is causing unnecessary headaches for the entire community.
On the bright side, Dockhand just released version 1.0.27, which finally adds the ability to delete the default template every time you create a new stack. No more unwanted Nginx Compose file appearing by default. That annoyance is now history! (STEP 24 for Synology NAS ) (STEP 25 for UGREEN NAS) (STEP 31 for Asustor NAS)
BentoPDF now requires a secure context starting from version 2.8.3. While basic features usually still work over plain HTTP, advanced features such as Office-to-PDF conversion may fail or be limited without HTTPS due to browser security restrictions. For the full experience, it is recommended to run BentoPDF behind Reverse Proxy with an Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate.
Outside our self-hosted bubble, the world isn’t looking too rosy. The ongoing oil crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising tensions in the Middle East is pushing energy prices higher and creating real uncertainty. In this climate, only a handful of generous supporters stepped up this month. Support for mariushosting remains very low, and as always, I rely on the community’s help to keep producing up-to-date, high-quality guides. A huge thank you to everyone who’s always here. You make this possible. mariushosting is your home for clear, real-world-tested guides that are updated in every detail. Whether you run a Synology, UGREEN, or Asustor NAS, my goal is simple: help you become truly independent with your own hardware.
One final note: a small group of people continue to send microscopic donations (like 0.01 cents) and then demand full specialized technical support. When I refund them out of my own pocket, they still get offended. Some even become verbally aggressive and start spreading negativity about me across social media. I want to be clear. I deeply appreciate every genuine supporter, but this kind of behavior makes it harder to keep helping the community. Thank you again to all the kind, respectful people who make mariushosting what it is. See you in the next May update! Below you’ll find the most recent guides I updated in April 2026.
Ghostfolio is an open source wealth management software built with web technology. The application empowers busy people to keep track of stocks, ETFs or cryptocurrencies and make solid, data-driven investment decisions. Note: Install Ghostfolio on Your Synology NAS.
BentoPDF is a powerful, privacy-first, client-side PDF toolkit that allows you to manipulate, edit, merge, and process PDF files directly in your browser. No server-side processing is required, ensuring your files remain secure and private. Note: Install BentoPDF on Your Synology NAS.
PrestaShop is an open source e-commerce web application committed to providing the best shopping cart experience for both merchants and customers. It is written in PHP, is highly customizable, supports all the major payment services, is translated in many languages and localized for many countries, and has a fully responsive design (both front and back office). Note: Install Prestashop on Your Synology NAS.
Wallos is a powerful, open-source and self-hostable web application designed to empower you in managing your finances with ease. Say goodbye to complicated spreadsheets and expensive financial software – Wallos simplifies the process of tracking expenses and helps you gain better control over your financial life. Note: Install Wallos on Your Synology NAS.
Dockhand is a modern, self-hosted Docker management platform with an intuitive web interface for homelabs, small businesses, and enterprises. It simplifies container operations, stack deployments, and observability through real-time management (start/stop/restart containers, web terminals, file transfers), a visual Compose editor, GitOps auto-sync, metrics, logs, OIDC/SSO, MFA, vulnerability scans, and multi-host support via the open-source Hawser agent. You can deploy it quickly as a Docker container with no cloud dependencies or telemetry. It’s forever free for personal use. Note: Install Budget Board on Your Synology NAS.
Planka is a free open source Trello-like kanban board for workgroups built with React and Redux. Note: Install Planka on Your Synology NAS.
Sync-in is a secure, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, collaboration, and synchronization, giving users full data control through self-hosted infrastructure. It ensures privacy with no tracking or telemetry and offers granular permission management for users and groups at space and file levels. The platform supports cross-device synchronization with native desktop clients for Windows, macOS, and Linux, real-time collaborative document editing via OnlyOffice integration, and organized, secure spaces for personal, team, or public use. Files can be shared with specific users, groups, or via time-limited public links. It includes server-side full-text indexing for fast content search, activity history with notifications, and WebDAV support to mount spaces as remote drives. Note: Install Sync-in on Your Synology NAS.
Zipline is a modern file upload and sharing platform designed for simplicity and flexibility, featuring a sleek dashboard to manage uploads, shortened URLs, and folders. It enables quick setup through Docker, allowing deployment in minutes with easy configuration via the dashboard. Users can upload images, videos, and text files with syntax highlighting, supported by automatic video thumbnails and image compression. Files can be organized using folders and tags, with a gallery view for efficient management. Zipline offers custom URL shortening with performance tracking through metrics. The platform supports extensive customization with themes and embeds for apps like Discord. Security features include password-protected files and URLs, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), passwordless passkeys, and OAuth2 authentication with Discord, GitHub, Google, and OIDC providers. A robust API, HTTP and Discord webhooks, partial uploads for large files, user quotas, and invite links enhance functionality. Ideal for individuals or teams, Zipline simplifies file and link sharing with a focus on performance and user experience.. Note: Install Zipline on Your Synology NAS.
Leantime is an open source project management system for small teams and startups written in PHP, JavaScript and using MySQL as the database. It combines lean product development and agile project management into one platform so that users have the right features from start to finish. Note: Install Leantime on Your Synology NAS.
Solidtime is a modern, open-source time-tracking application designed for freelancers and agencies. Built with PHP (Laravel) and Vue.js, it offers features like project and task management, client billing, and seamless data imports from tools like Toggl and Clockify. Available as a hosted cloud service or self-hosted via Docker, Solidtime provides a flexible, user-friendly solution for tracking time and managing work efficiently. Note: Install Solidtime on Your Synology NAS.
Password Pusher is an opensource application to communicate passwords over the web, similar to Yopass and Private Bin. Links to passwords expire after a certain number of views and/or time has passed. Note: Install Password Pusher on Your Synology NAS.
Mail-Archiver is an open-source web app that archives, searches, and exports emails from multiple IMAP accounts. It automatically saves incoming and outgoing emails with attachments, syncs folder structures, and supports mailbox migration. A powerful search feature helps find emails quickly, while bulk export to PDF or PST aids backups and compliance. The intuitive dashboard manages accounts and archives. Note: Install Mail Archiver on Your Synology NAS.
Open Archiver provides a robust, self-hosted solution for archiving, storing, indexing, and searching emails from major platforms, including Google Workspace (Gmail), Microsoft 365, PST files, as well as generic IMAP-enabled email inboxes. Use Open Archiver to keep a permanent, tamper-proof record of your communication history, free from vendor lock-in. Note: Install Open Archiver on Your Synology NAS.
This post was updated on Thursday / April 30th, 2026 at 10:59 PM