> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors.md).

# Alby Hub flavors

There are many different ways to run Alby Hub

Alby Hub is 100% [open source](https://github.com/getAlby/hub). You can [run Alby Hub](https://getalby.com/alby-hub) on a server in the cloud, on your personal server (e.g. a mini pc) or on your desktop. You can easily migrate your Alby Hub to a different host or machine at any time.

Here are your options to run your Alby Hub

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[Cloud Hosting](/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors/other-cloud-options.md)
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[Desktop](/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors/desktop.md)
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[Docker](/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors/docker.md)
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[Umbrel, Start9, etc](/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors/umbrel-start9-etc.md)
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[Linux](/user-guide/alby-hub/alby-hub-flavors/linux.md)
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**What does it mean for Alby to be an Open Source Company?**

Being an open-source company means our software is freely available for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. This fosters transparency, security, and innovation. By offering multiple self-hosting options, we give you greater control and flexibility—benefiting both you and the broader community.

Open source benefits everyone by promoting collaboration and accelerating technological progress.

You’re welcome to review and contribute to our code on GitHub: <https://github.com/getAlby/>.

Alby Hub was created with a lot of effort, care, and the vision of a better world powered by Bitcoin. We’d greatly appreciate your support through [*Alby Pro*](https://getalby.com/subscription/pro) to help us continue our work. You can also compare [Alby pricing and plans](https://getalby.com/pricing).
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