# Which is the better option to self-host?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-is-the-better-option-to-self-host/311681
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [June 12, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-is-the-better-option-to-self-host/311681 "2024-06-12T04:59:20Z")
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### Author: ![NateDhaliwal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/natedhaliwal/32/313494_2.png) [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2024, 6:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-is-the-better-option-to-self-host/311681/10 "2024-06-12T06:57:10Z")

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Should be the last question:  
Could I do this instead?

> [@Install Discourse for development using Docker](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-for-development-using-docker/102009):
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> Developing using Docker Since Discourse runs in Docker, you should be able to run Discourse directly from your source directory using a Discourse development container. white_check_mark Pros: No need to install any system dependencies, no configuration needed at all for setting up a development environment quickly. x Cons: Will be slightly slower than the native dev environment on Ubuntu, and much slower than a native install on MacOS. See also [Developing Discourse using a Dev Container](https://meta.discourse.org/t/developing-discourse-using-a-dev-container/336366) …

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