# How I Deployed Multiple Self-Hosted Services on a Single VPS Using Docker > Source: > Published: 2026-08-05 15:25:34+00:00 Over the past few years, I've experimented with many hosting providers while building AI applications, automation workflows, and self-hosted infrastructure. Recently, I consolidated several services onto a single VPS using Docker, with the goal of reducing costs while keeping deployment and maintenance simple. The Stack The server currently runs: Everything runs in isolated containers, making updates and backups much easier. Why Docker? Using Docker provides several advantages: Instead of configuring each application directly on the server, every service has its own container and configuration. Why This Setup? My goals were: For personal projects and small teams, this setup has worked well. Lessons Learned A few things made the biggest difference: Hosting For this deployment, I used a Hostinger VPS because it matched my budget and performed well for my workload. If you're planning to build a similar self-hosted environment and would like a discount, you can use my referral link: [[https://www.hostinger.com?REFERRALCODE=IMNAZEEZAYOP](https://www.hostinger.com?REFERRALCODE=IMNAZEEZAYOP)] Disclosure: This is a referral link. If you purchase through it, you may receive a discount, and I may earn a referral reward at no additional cost to you. What's Next? I'm planning to publish detailed guides covering: If you're interested, let me know what you'd like to see next.