There are two things you should ensure while self-hosting: 1. Always have independent and automatic data backup. A storage medium attached to a raspberry pi is

There are two things you should ensure while self-hosting: 1. Always have independent and automatic data backup. A storage medium attached to a raspberry pi is plenty enough 2. Always choose a setup that you can deploy and migrate trivially It wouldn't matter what the hosting provider does if you have the power to pack up your bags and move elsewhere when they misbehave.