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Haven
Haven lets users self-host a private blog and feed reader, providing an alternative to centralized social platforms.
About Haven
Haven is a self-hosted system for running a private blog and feed reader as an alternative to centralized social platforms. Users can post updates and pictures, choose who can access their Haven, and follow websites or other Havens in a private feed. The homepage describes it as open source and free to run on your own server, including Amazon AWS or a Raspberry Pi. If self-hosting is too daunting, the site says it can host Haven on a dedicated virtual server for $5 per month. The homepage also states there are no ads and no tracking.
Key features
- Self-hosted private blog for posts and pictures
- Access controlled by the Haven owner for chosen friends and family
- Built-in reader creates private feeds from websites and other Havens
- Can run on Amazon AWS, Raspberry Pi, or other servers
- Optional managed hosting on a dedicated virtual server for $5 per month
- Homepage states no ads and no tracking
Best for: People who want a private blog and feed reader they control, and who are willing to self-host or pay for managed hosting.
Good for
- Users choose who can see their posts and pictures.
- Homepage describes it as open source and free to run on your own server.
- Includes a private feed reader for following websites and other Havens.
Watch out for
- Self-hosting requires a server and is described as easier with Amazon AWS experience.
- Running your own site costs time or money for hosting.
- Managed hosting is offered at $5 per month.
Haven at a glance
- Website
- havenweb.org
- Category
- Marketing & SEO › Social Media Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Paid
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Haven FAQ
Can Haven be self-hosted?
Yes. The homepage describes it as open source and free to run on your own server, including Amazon AWS or a Raspberry Pi.
Is a hosted option available?
Yes. If running it yourself is too daunting, the site says it can host Haven for you on your own dedicated virtual server for $5 per month.
What can the Haven reader do?
It lets you create a private feed of websites you follow along with other Havens.
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