Defguard

A self-hosted Security & Privacy app you can run on your own server.

Repository stars★ 2.8K
Forks115
SourceGitHub
StatusActively maintained
Last activitySep 11, 2026

Defguard is an open, self-hosted security and privacy tool — you install it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data. Self-hosting it means no per-user subscription and no third-party cloud holding your information.

Development happens in the open on GitHub; the repository has collected 2.8K stars so far. Repository activity was last recorded on Sep 11, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.

Before you switch

Security tools deserve extra scrutiny — you are trusting them with sensitive data. Prefer projects with published audits, two-factor or SSO support, and clear documentation of their threat model. Keep them updated; an unpatched security tool is worse than none.

Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Defguard is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.