MiniStack
MIT-licensed AWS emulator running 60+ services in a single Docker container. Drop-in replacement for LocalStack with real Postgres, Redis, and Docker containers.
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/ministackorg/ministack 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 LocalStack.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in subscriptions
MiniStack FAQ
Common questions
Is MiniStack free and open source?+
MiniStack is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. MIT-licensed AWS emulator running 60+ services in a single Docker container. Drop-in replacement for LocalStack with real Postgres, Redis, and Docker containers.
What paid software does MiniStack replace?+
MiniStack serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: LocalStack, saving up to $25/month ($300/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up MiniStack?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/ministackorg/ministack 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 MiniStack?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed LocalStack.