Hosting & Server 6 min
Self-Hosted AI Assistant on a $5 VPS: Docker-Compose Deployment of Ollama + OpenWebUI with Offline LLM (Phi-3, Llama3, Mistral) and Sensitive Data Control
Learn how to run a private AI assistant on a $5 VPS using Ollama and OpenWebUI. Step‑by‑step Docker‑Compose guide, model choices, persistent storage, and security tips for offline LLMs.
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Jun 28, 2026