Private Server Infrastructure

Stop Renting Space in Data Centers.

Real hardware that runs in your space, on your terms. Deploy production apps and personal services without monthly hosting fees. Pay once — run everything for the cost of electricity.

baumeister.local — dashboard
My Portfolio Site● Live
Family Photo App● Live
API Backend● Live
3 projects running · 512 GB storage · ~$4/mo (electricity)
Available Now · Ships April 2026
Baumeister
Private Server
$349
One-time · Free US shipping · 30-day returns
RAM8 GB
Storage512 GB NVMe SSD
ConnectionEthernet
AI AssistantBuilt in — free or Pro
SetupPlug in → Open browser → Deploy
Monthly cost~$3–5 (electricity only)
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Why it works

Your infrastructure.
Your rules.

Cloud providers charge for infrastructure you'll never need. Baumeister gives you everything a real project requires — nothing more.

01
Easy setup
Plug into power and your router. Open the dashboard at baumeister.local. Deploy in minutes — no terminal required.
02
Your hardware
Runs in your home or office. You control the machine. No cloud account, no shared tenancy, no data center.
03
Always on
Run APIs, bots, background jobs, and scheduled tasks 24/7 without hourly billing or usage-based surprises.
04
Pay once
Hardware cost upfront. Then just electricity. No monthly platform fees, no per-request charges.
05
Real performance
Handles hundreds of concurrent users and multiple services simultaneously. Built for production workloads.
06
No lock-in
It's your hardware. 1-year warranty with free replacement. Standard components — repairs are simple and affordable.
Baumeister Assistant

Your AI builds it.
Your server runs it.

Every Baumeister server comes with a built-in AI coding assistant. Describe what you want to build — it writes the code and deploys it directly to your hardware. No copy-paste, no terminal, no setup. Two ways to use it:

Self-managed · Free
Bring Your Own Key
Free — you pay your AI provider directly (a few cents per conversation)
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, or Gemini — your choice
Reads your project files and live server logs
Writes code directly to your project
Requires an API account with your chosen provider
Claude
ChatGPT
Grok
Gemini
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Technical specifications

Everything in the box.

Complete hardware and software specs for the Baumeister Private Server.

Hardware

  • Single-Board Computer (8GB RAM)
  • M.2 HAT+
  • 512GB NVMe SSD
  • 32GB MicroSD Card
  • Active Cooler
  • 27W USB-C Power Supply

Software

  • Baumeister OS (custom Linux, pre-loaded)
  • Setup wizard — no terminal required
  • Web dashboard — manage from any browser
  • Cloudflare Tunnel compatible
  • Baumeister Assistant built in (free or Pro)
  • Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini API support
Performance: Handles hundreds of concurrent users, runs multiple services simultaneously, and supports continuous background processing. Built for real production workloads.
Security & connectivity

Private by design.
Connected by Cloudflare.

Your server lives in your home or office — not a shared data center. Here's exactly how it stays secure and reachable from anywhere.

🔒 Cloudflare Tunnel

Baumeister uses Cloudflare Tunnel to make your server accessible from the internet — without opening ports on your router or exposing your home IP address.

How it works: Your server opens an outbound connection to Cloudflare. Visitors connect to Cloudflare, which forwards requests through that tunnel. Your IP is never exposed.

Cost: Cloudflare Tunnel is free. No monthly fee.

🌐 Custom Domain

By default your server gets a Cloudflare-generated URL. For a real domain like myapp.com, register one separately — we recommend Cloudflare Registrar.

Cost: ~$8–12/year. This is the only optional ongoing cost beyond electricity.

SSL: Automatic HTTPS via Cloudflare — no certificate management needed.

🏠 Local network access

On your home or office network, your server is always available at baumeister.local — no internet required. Everything works locally even if your connection is down.

mDNS discovery: Your device finds the server automatically. No IP address to memorize, no DNS configuration needed for local access.

🛡️ What Cloudflare sees

Cloudflare acts as a proxy — your server's IP is hidden from the public internet. Data in transit is TLS-encrypted between your users and Cloudflare, and between Cloudflare and your server.

Privacy note: For end-to-end encryption where even Cloudflare cannot inspect traffic, you can configure full strict SSL mode in your Cloudflare dashboard.
Cloudflare Tunnel
Free
No monthly fee. Works with standard home internet.
Custom Domain (optional)
~$10/yr
Register via Cloudflare Registrar or any domain provider.
SSL Certificate
Free
Automatic HTTPS via Cloudflare. No manual setup needed.

Real infrastructure costs over time.

What you actually pay to run web apps, APIs, and services 24/7 across three years.

Cloud prices reflect each provider's standard VPS/compute tier closest to the listed specs. AWS prices use Lightsail. All prices as of 2026.
2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Monthly3-Year Monthly3-Year Monthly3-Year
✓ Baumeister ~$3–5$457–529*
AWS Lightsail$12$432$24$864$44$1,584
Render$25$900$85$3,060$175$6,300
DigitalOcean$12$432$24$864$63$2,268
Heroku$25$900$79$2,844$250+$9,000+
Railway~$15–30~$540~$45–80~$1,620~$80–165~$2,880

Watch the walkthrough.

A quick look at what Baumeister can do — from unboxing to a live deployed app in minutes.

FAQ

Common questions.

How does the AI Assistant work?
Every Baumeister server comes with a built-in AI coding assistant. You describe what you want — it writes the code and deploys it directly to your hardware. There are two ways to use it. The free self-managed plan lets you connect your own API key from Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI, or Google — you pay those providers a few cents per conversation. Assistant Pro ($12.99/month) is fully managed — no API account needed, flat monthly fee, powered by Claude. Both plans are available to every customer. Pro is optional.
Do I need to know Linux or the command line?
Not required. The browser dashboard handles deployment, container management, and monitoring. Everything is configured out of the box. The AI assistant can build and fix projects for you — you just describe what you want.
Do I need a static IP or special router setup?
No. Baumeister uses Cloudflare Tunnel, which works with standard home internet connections. No port forwarding, no static IP, no special configuration needed.
Can this handle real traffic?
Yes. The server handles hundreds of concurrent users, runs multiple services simultaneously, and supports continuous background processing. Built for real web apps, APIs, and always-on services.
Are there any monthly fees?
Zero required platform fees. You pay $349 for the hardware, then electricity (~$3–5/month). Cloudflare Tunnel is free. A custom domain is optional (~$8–12/year). The Baumeister Assistant is included free — you only pay your chosen AI provider a few cents per conversation. If you'd prefer a simple flat rate with no API account, Assistant Pro is $12.99/month and optional.
What if the hardware breaks?
1-year warranty with free replacement. It's standard ARM-based hardware, so repairs and replacements are straightforward and affordable. You're never locked in.
Can I return it?
Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. Return for a full refund — you cover return shipping.