You’ve been thinking about finally launching that passion project, side hustle, or expanding your business with a web platform—whether that’s a product catalog, membership site, digital downloads, or online courses. And because you're comfortable with technology and love doing things yourself, you're naturally drawn to powerful open-source tools like WordPress, Joomla, or Moodle to make it all happen.

But before your vision becomes reality, there's one major decision you must get right from the start: choosing the right hosting service. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the best hosting options for open-source apps if you’re a DIY, tech-savvy creator.