Rivet
Open-source infrastructure for long-lived, in-memory processes called Actors. Combines state and compute with sub-millisecond latency, realtime capabilities, and horizontal scaling.
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/rivet-dev/rivet 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 Cloudflare Workers.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
Rivet FAQ
Common questions
Is Rivet free and open source?+
Rivet is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source infrastructure for long-lived, in-memory processes called Actors. Combines state and compute with sub-millisecond latency, realtime capabilities, and horizontal scaling.
What paid software does Rivet replace?+
Rivet serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Cloudflare Workers, saving up to $15/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Rivet?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/rivet-dev/rivet 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 Rivet?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare Workers.