Self-hosted app requirements
What each app officially needs, what people actually see in production, and the smallest VPS we'd put it on.
| App | Category | Official / documented figure | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immich | Photos & video | Machine learning ON: 6 GB RAM / 2 cores minimum, 8 GB / 4 cores recommended Machine learning OFF: Runs on 4 GB RAM |
Oct 21, 2026 |
| Nextcloud | Files & collaboration | 1 user (AIO, no extras): 2 GB works, 4 GB recommended 5 users: About 8 GB / 7 vCores if all five can be active at once (worst case) |
Oct 21, 2026 |
| n8n | Automation | Official Docker Compose stack (with Assistant sandbox): At least 4 GB RAM and 2 vCPUs n8n core (n8n's own sizing example): Memory 320 MB – 2 GB, database 512 MB – 4 GB SSD |
Oct 21, 2026 |
Our own measurements: coming soon for every app. See how we'll measure.