# Rivet: Free Open Source Alternative to Cloudflare Workers

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

Rivet (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Cloudflare Workers. Open-source infrastructure for long-lived, in-memory processes called Actors. Combines state and compute with sub-millisecond latency, realtime capabilities, and horizontal scaling.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Rivet
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://rivet.dev
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/rivet-dev/rivet
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.8k
- **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/rivet-dev/rivet 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 Cloudflare Workers.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (1)
Replacing these paid tools with Rivet saves up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cloudflare Workers](https://caniforkit.com/cloudflare-workers) | [ai assistants](https://caniforkit.com/category/ai-assistant) | $15/mo | [Compare Cloudflare Workers vs Rivet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cloudflare-workers-vs-rivet) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Rivet?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudflare Workers.

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