Alarik
Self-hostable, Apache 2.0-licensed object storage with S3 compatibility, a built-in web console, and horizontal scaling from single node to sharded cluster.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/achtungsoftware/alarik or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Blob Storage.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in subscriptions
Alarik FAQ
Common questions
Is Alarik free and open source?+
Alarik is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hostable, Apache 2.0-licensed object storage with S3 compatibility, a built-in web console, and horizontal scaling from single node to sharded cluster.
What paid software does Alarik replace?+
Alarik serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: Azure Blob Storage, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, saving up to $75/month ($900/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Alarik?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/achtungsoftware/alarik or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Alarik?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Blob Storage.