Introducing the State of Self-Hosted Survey 2025
Blog post from Replicated
The State of Self-Hosted Software Survey 2025 provides insights into how software vendors are addressing the evolving demands of enterprise delivery, focusing on flexibility, security, and control. The survey highlights that 82% of vendors support self-hosted deployments, with many planning further expansion, and identifies Helm as the predominant installation method despite its complexity at scale. Additionally, it reveals that most teams allocate limited time to testing, affecting cross-distribution compatibility, and notes that self-hosted customer release management lags behind SaaS delivery. The report also observes a growing interest in AI, with 13% of vendors already integrating it into deployment workflows. Overall, the findings indicate a market shifting towards modern tools, automation, and AI-driven operations, with significant opportunities for organizations that enhance installation processes and leverage actionable insights to meet enterprise needs effectively.