From vibe-coded to live in production

Self-host your AI-built app without the headache.

SelfHostAI helps non-technical founders turn AI-generated apps into real deployments with step-by-step hosting guides, Nginx configs, SSL setup, and plain-English troubleshooting.

6
Guided deploy steps
6
Starter frameworks
30+
Copy-paste commands

Deployment snapshot

What a beginner-friendly production plan looks like.

MVP Preview

Customer Portal

Next.js app on `app.selfhostai.xyz`

Ready to ship
Clone repo and install dependencies
Build with npm run build
Start with PM2 on port 3000
Proxy public traffic through Nginx
Enable HTTPS with Certbot

Trustworthy by default

Outputs are copy-paste ready and explain why each server step matters.

Practical tooling

Build commands, PM2 process names, Nginx files, and SSL steps in one place.

How It Works

A simple path from unfinished prompt app to stable deployment.

The app translates fuzzy AI-generated project details into a deployment guide a beginner can actually follow.

Describe your app

Tell SelfHostAI what framework you used, which domain you want, and what command starts the project.

Generate your hosting plan

Get an Ubuntu, PM2, Nginx, and SSL checklist tailored to your app instead of generic docs.

Launch with confidence

Copy the commands, follow the explanations, and fix common errors before they take your app offline.

Why Users Get Stuck

AI can generate the app, but it usually does not generate ownership.

Most people do not need more code. They need clarity around ports, domains, process managers, and production-safe defaults.

01

The AI built it, but never explained it

Generated apps often work once, then fall apart when you need environment variables, ports, or deployment commands.

02

Credits ran out mid-project

You end up with a half-finished codebase and no clear path to ship it or keep it alive on your own server.

03

Production errors feel opaque

Terms like reverse proxy, build output, or SSL certs can block a launch even when the app itself is fine.

Supported App Types

Built for the app shapes AI tools generate most often.

Start with a framework-aware guide instead of generic server tutorials.

Next.js apps

App Router, API routes, server-rendered frontends

React SPAs

Vite or CRA-style frontends behind Nginx

Node services

Express, Fastify, websockets, worker processes

Flask and Laravel

Basic deployment mapping even when the app was AI-generated

Static sites

Simple hosting with redirects, domains, and SSL

Pricing

Pay once to unlock SelfHostAI, then choose bigger help when the project gets bigger.

The base toolkit is $5.99. Support tiers scale up when the codebase is too large or too messy for a pure DIY deployment.

SelfHostAI Access

$5.99

One-time paywall unlock for the dashboard, generators, and deployment toolkit.

Unlock the deployment workspace
Generate project summaries and guides
Copy-ready Nginx, SSL, and troubleshooting tools

Project Help Tiers

$29-$149

Support packages scaled by project size when self-serve access is not enough.

Small project help for simple apps
Growth project help for full-stack deployments
Rescue help for inherited or messy codebases

SelfHostAI Access

Unlock the toolkit

Popular
$5.99

One-time access to the deployment workspace, generators, and checklists for people who mostly need a calm path to self-hosting.

Best for

DIY builders

Unlock the dashboard and generators
Deployment summaries and Nginx configs
SSL setup and troubleshooting library
Best for one small project you can mostly handle yourself

Small Project Help

Single-service rescue

$29

For a straightforward Next.js, React, Node, Flask, Laravel, or static app that mostly needs one production push and a few fixes.

Best for

Small app

Everything in SelfHostAI Access
Best for one service and one domain
Recommended when the issue count is small and localized
Suitable for simple apps with under roughly 15 touched files

Growth Project Help

Full-stack deployment help

$79

For full-stack apps with auth, env vars, database wiring, or production build issues that need more than a quick fix.

Best for

Medium app

Everything in SelfHostAI Access
Designed for multi-step deployment cleanup
Better fit for auth, database, and environment debugging
Suitable for projects with roughly 15 to 50 important files

Rescue Project Help

Inherited or messy app rescue

$149

For bigger or more chaotic codebases where the original AI build is hard to understand and the production path is risky.

Best for

Large / inherited app

Everything in SelfHostAI Access
Best for inherited or partially broken projects
Better fit for multi-service or heavily patched apps
Recommended when the project scope is too large for a quick rescue
FAQ

Common questions from people shipping their first self-hosted app.

Every answer is written for someone who is comfortable copying commands, but not comfortable debugging a server from scratch.

What does self-host your vibe-coded app mean?

It means taking an app that was mostly generated with AI and putting it on your own server so you control the code, domain, and uptime.

Do I need to understand DevOps first?

No. SelfHostAI explains each step in plain English and gives commands you can copy into your Ubuntu VPS.

Will this deploy the app automatically?

This MVP generates deployment plans, configs, and guides. It is designed to remove guesswork before full automation is added.

Can I use this for a non-Next.js project?

Yes. The app includes starter paths for React, Node, Flask, Laravel, and static sites.