Yeah that's unfortunate. Luckily on HN are also many people who live in more developed countries. ;-)
And on a more serious note: Even in your situation a self-hosted solution might be more free. Then don't host it at home, but discuss with universities, hacker/maker clubs and companies in your surroundings and host it behind their internet connection. Usually you need one member of such an organisation to support you and then you can simply do it.
And on a more serious note: Even in your situation a self-hosted solution might be more free. Then don't host it at home, but discuss with universities, hacker/maker clubs and companies in your surroundings and host it behind their internet connection. Usually you need one member of such an organisation to support you and then you can simply do it.