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@@ -45,8 +45,10 @@ OpenSEO exposes an MCP server so AI agents like Claude Code, OpenClaw, and Herme
 
 OpenSEO supports two self-hosting paths:
 
-- **Simple: Docker** for personal use on your own machine (recommended for getting started). See [`docs/SELF_HOSTING_DOCKER.md`](./docs/SELF_HOSTING_DOCKER.md).
-- **Advanced: Cloudflare** for internet-facing self-hosting across multiple devices or with your team (works on the free plan). See [`docs/SELF_HOSTING_CLOUDFLARE.md`](./docs/SELF_HOSTING_CLOUDFLARE.md).
+- **Simple: Docker (Best for testing it out)** - For personal use on your own machine. See [`docs/SELF_HOSTING_DOCKER.md`](./docs/SELF_HOSTING_DOCKER.md).
+  - Unless you already are self-hosting other apps and are confident doing so, we recommend self-hosting with Cloudflare as opposed to Railway, Coolify or Dokploy.
+  - We plan to make it simpler to host on those platforms in the next few months. 
+- **Recommended: Cloudflare** - For internet-facing self-hosting across multiple devices or with your team (works on the free plan). See [`docs/SELF_HOSTING_CLOUDFLARE.md`](./docs/SELF_HOSTING_CLOUDFLARE.md).
 
 Either way, you need a DataForSEO API key to get SEO data. See [`docs/DATAFORSEO_API_KEY.md`](./docs/DATAFORSEO_API_KEY.md).