Craftvo vs self-hosting: is running your own server worth it?
Self-hosting means full control, but you also own the server, HTTPS, backups, and auth. If your goal is just to ship one AI mini-tool, compare first.
| Dimension | Craftvo | Self-hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Creators who can paste but won't ops | Developers with a server who know Linux |
| How to publish | Paste HTML or upload a ZIP, one click | Upload files, configure Nginx, manage certs |
| Technical barrier | Zero | Server, domain, HTTPS, and ops required |
| Interactive tools | Runs any HTML / JS in an isolated sandbox | Depends on your own runtime |
| Privacy & access | Native private tools + access grants | Auth implemented by you |
| Versioning | Version history with rollback | Manual backups, easy to lose |
| Custom domain | Supported | Supported (you configure) |
| Best at | Quick sharing of AI tools | Full control, long-term projects |
| Starting cost | Free for public tools | Server + domain + ops time |
Craftvo vs self-hosting — FAQ
How is self-hosting different from Craftvo?
Self-hosting gives full control but you handle the server, HTTPS, backups, and auth. Craftvo is zero-ops — publish and it's live, ideal for sharing a tool first.
I'm worried about code or data safety — what then?
Craftvo runs tools in an isolated sandbox and private tools need granted access. With self-hosting, your security level depends entirely on your own setup.
Can I still have full control?
Yes. You can export a tool's source and self-host it. Craftvo is a fast way to validate and share first, then decide whether to take control yourself.
Ship it with zero ops first?
Paste your HTML and get a shareable link in 30 seconds — decide on self-hosting later.