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Tipi

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Self-hosting · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Runtipi (Tipi) is a free, open-source homelab control panel for installing and updating nearly 300 self-hosted apps in one click.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
Official website
Category
Self-hosting
Free access
Homepage and docs describe Runtipi as free and open source with no paid license required to run the panel.
API access
Not confirmed

Is Tipi right for you?

A good fit for

Homelab owners who want a curated app store and unified networking for many self-hosted services on one machine.

Before you choose

You supply the server, storage, and security hardening; Runtipi orchestrates apps but does not host them in a vendor cloud.

One-click homelab apps

Runtipi centralizes discovery, installation, and updates for hundreds of self-hosted applications with documented networking and maintenance tooling.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
App catalogMarketing claims install and update for nearly 300 apps from the built-in store.Facts sourced2026-10-04
NetworkingDocs include reverse proxy, SSL, Cloudflare tunnels, and custom domain guidance.Facts sourced2026-10-04
OperationsGuides document backup/restore, cron auto-backup, and auto-update workflows.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Open sourceSite tagline presents Runtipi as an all-in-one free OSS homserver manager.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Tipi pricing & plans

Free

Free

Homepage and docs describe Runtipi as free and open source with no paid license required to run the panel.

Access
Homepage and docs describe Runtipi as free and open source with no paid license required to run the panel.
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Tipi used for?

Runtipi (Tipi) is a free, open-source homelab control panel for installing and updating nearly 300 self-hosted apps in one click.

Does Tipi have a free plan?

Homepage and docs describe Runtipi as free and open source with no paid license required to run the panel.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Tipi cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Tipi through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

You supply the server, storage, and security hardening; Runtipi orchestrates apps but does not host them in a vendor cloud.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.