How Much RAM Do You Need for a Home Server?
One of the most common questions new self-hosters ask is: “How much RAM do I actually need?” The answer depends on what you’re running, but this guide will help you figure out exactly what you need—without overspending or underprovisioning. The Quick Answer Use Case Minimum RAM Recommended Pi-hole only 1GB 2GB Light Docker (3-5 containers) 4GB 8GB Medium Docker (10-15 containers) 8GB 16GB Heavy Docker + databases 16GB 32GB Virtualization (Proxmox) 16GB 32-64GB Everything + room to grow 32GB 64GB Now let’s dive into the details. ...