GarageHQ

Self-Hosted

Lightweight self-hosted S3-compatible object storage solution

Overview

GarageHQ is an open-source, distributed object storage system compatible with Amazon S3 API, designed for self-hosting and small-to-medium deployments. It offers resource-efficient storage with data redundancy via sharding across nodes, supporting HDDs, SSDs, and network storage. Deployable via Docker, binaries, or packages, it integrates seamlessly with S3 tools like rclone or AWS CLI for backups, static asset hosting, or archiving. Its modular architecture scales from single-node setups to multi-node clusters, ideal for privacy-focused users avoiding proprietary cloud storage.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  garagehq:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: garagehq
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

S3 API compatibility for existing tool integration
Lightweight distributed architecture with data redundancy
Easy deployment via Docker, binaries, or package managers

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is GarageHQ hard to install?

GarageHQ is easy to install via Docker or pre-built binaries with step-by-step docs. Single-node setups take minutes, though multi-node clusters need basic networking to configure node communication.

? Is it a good alternative to Amazon S3?

Yes for self-hosted/small-scale use cases. It’s S3-compatible (works with most tools) but lacks enterprise features like global CDN or advanced analytics—ideal for users wanting data control without cloud reliance.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! GarageHQ is open source under AGPLv3, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute for personal or commercial purposes with no hidden costs.

Top Alternatives

Amazon S3 Search Google

Google Cloud Storage Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category File Transfer - Object Storage & File Servers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy focused (self-hosted control over data)
⊕ No subscription fees (100% open source)

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server/networking setup knowledge
⊖ Limited enterprise features compared to cloud providers like AWS S3