aYOUne runs as-a-service on *.ayoune.app — but you can also host it entirely yourself: on a single host with Docker Compose for smaller setups, or on Kubernetes (Helm charts) for multi-region and high availability.
When to self-host
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Pilot, few users, small data | Single host (Compose) |
| Production, small team | Single host (Compose) on a large server |
| Production at scale | Kubernetes (Hetzner/GKE/AKS) |
| Geo compliance (e.g. EU-only) | Your own K8s region |
| Air-gapped / on-premise | Compose with a local mirror |
The SaaS variant remains the easiest path — no ops, automatic updates.
What the German guide covers
- Getting started — prerequisites,
ay setup - Docker Compose — profiles and local tooling
- Kubernetes — Helm charts
- Environment variables — the full ENV matrix
- Upgrades —
ay self-host-update
Full documentation
See also the self-hosting page in the Developer Hub.