# Garage: Free Open Source Alternative to Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/garage
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Garage (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage. Self-contained distributed object storage with S3 API compatibility. Runs on minimal hardware, replicates data across 3 zones for maximum resilience.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Garage
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://garagehq.deuxfleurs.fr
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/deuxfleurs-org/garage
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 4.8k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/deuxfleurs-org/garage or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Blob Storage.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (2)
Replacing these paid tools with Garage saves up to $50/mo ($600/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Azure Blob Storage](https://caniforkit.com/azure-blob-storage) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Azure Blob Storage vs Garage](https://caniforkit.com/vs/azure-blob-storage-vs-garage) |
| [Google Cloud Storage](https://caniforkit.com/google-cloud-storage) | [cloud storage](https://caniforkit.com/category/cloud-storage) | $25/mo | [Compare Google Cloud Storage vs Garage](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-cloud-storage-vs-garage) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Garage free and open source?
Garage is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-contained distributed object storage with S3 API compatibility. Runs on minimal hardware, replicates data across 3 zones for maximum resilience.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Garage?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Azure Blob Storage.

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