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Pi-hole Hosting
Pi-hole is a network-wide DNS filtering service that blocks configured domains before client applications establish unwanted connections.
- One click deploy
- 15 GB Disk Space Needed
- 1 GB RAM Memory needed
- From 2 € Price
No setup fees
Official links
Pi-hole’s official links and original website
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Pi-hole Website
What you get
on AvaHost
One-click deployment, a custom domain, free HTTPS, automatic application updates, and scheduled backups come with every Cloud App. You can run multiple apps on one server, and terminal access is included.
This template does not include a database container.
Tech
- Docker image
- pihole/pihole:latest
- Default port
- 0
How Pi-hole works
Pi-hole runs as a hosted application that exposes its primary interface or network service through a persistent deployment. Configuration and application data remain attached to the instance, while users connect through the web interface, API, or native clients appropriate to the software. The service model is intentionally separated from unrelated external subscriptions and providers.
Pi-hole serves DNS on TCP and UDP port 53 and includes a web administration interface. Clients must be configured to use the Pi-hole instance as a DNS resolver.
Key Pi-hole features
The hosted package focuses on the core upstream application rather than bundling unrelated commercial services. Public DNS resolvers require careful access controls to avoid operating an unrestricted open resolver. Administrators remain responsible for application-level settings, connected third-party accounts, content, users, and any external services configured inside the software.
Automatic application updates and scheduled backups are included as AvaHost platform functions. Those platform functions do not remove the need to review upstream release notes, test important workflows after major changes, and retain application-specific recovery information when the project recommends it.
Pi-hole vs NextDNS
Pi-hole
Pi-hole is aimed at operators who want direct control of the hosted application and its configuration. NextDNS may be preferable when the priority is a vendor-managed ecosystem, bundled account service, or a different administration model rather than self-hosting.
NextDNS
The comparison is functional rather than a claim that the products are identical. Feature scope, provider integrations, pricing, limits, and support models can differ, so teams should choose according to the workflows they actually need.
Who uses Pi-hole
Pi-hole fits individuals, technical teams, and organisations that want to run the software under their own hosted account instead of depending only on a vendor-hosted instance. It is particularly useful where domain control, data location, application configuration, or integration flexibility matters.
A dedicated public IP address is required for this AvaHost deployment, and DNS access should be restricted to authorised clients or networks.
Self-hosting Pi-hole: requirements and cost
Resource use depends on active users, background jobs, integrations, stored data, and the workload performed by the application. The hosted baseline uses Not required. A separate PostgreSQL or MariaDB container is Not required for this hosted baseline.
On AvaHost, the recommended minimum is Plan 1 at €2. The package includes one-click deployment, a custom domain or hostname where applicable, automated HTTPS for web interfaces, automatic application updates, and scheduled backups. This application requires a dedicated public IP address on AvaHost so network clients can reach a stable endpoint. Application email is disabled across hosted apps unless a separate supported external mail path is configured.
F.A.Q
Pi-hole starts at €2 on Plan 1. The recommendation covers the hosted application baseline and normal persistent data, but external subscriptions, API usage, provider accounts, licences, or third-party services remain separate when the software needs them. Resource-heavy workloads, large datasets, or many concurrent users can justify moving to a larger plan.
A custom domain or hostname can be connected to Pi-hole, with automated HTTPS protecting browser-based interfaces after DNS is pointed to the hosted application. Services that use their own network protocols may also require separate ports or client configuration. DNS ownership, application-level access rules, and third-party identity settings remain under the administrator’s control.
AvaHost applies application updates automatically and keeps the persistent Pi-hole data attached to the deployment, with scheduled backups included. Administrators should still review upstream release notes before major changes, preserve application-specific recovery information, and verify authentication, integrations, data access, and critical workflows after a significant update.
Yes. Pi-hole requires a dedicated public IP address on this AvaHost package because clients need a stable network endpoint for the service. The dedicated address does not replace application security: administrators still need to configure authentication, firewall policy, client access, routing or DNS restrictions, and recovery access appropriate to the software.