Hosting WordPress yourself, often called self-hosting, gives you the most control over your website, but it also comes with responsibilities. Self-hosting means that you install the free software from WordPress.org on your own web server, which requires some technical knowledge. You're responsible for managing your server, keeping WordPress and your plugins and themes updated, backing up your data, and dealing with any technical issues that arise. If you have the skills and time, self-hosting can be a good option. However, if you're less technical or prefer not to deal with these tasks, you might prefer managed WordPress hosting. With managed hosting, the hosting company handles many of the technical aspects for you, which can provide peace of mind and let you focus on your content or business.