Svix

Self-Hosted

Open-source webhook infrastructure for reliable event delivery

Overview

Svix is an open-source webhook service that simplifies building, sending, and receiving webhooks with enterprise-grade reliability. It includes automatic retries, signature verification, real-time monitoring, and logging to avoid common pitfalls like missed events or insecure payloads. The self-hosted version supports deployment via Docker/Kubernetes, integrates with popular frameworks (Node.js, Python, Go), and provides multi-language SDKs. Ideal for teams needing full control over webhook infrastructure without relying on third-party SaaS.

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:
  svix:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: svix
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Reliable delivery with automatic retries and backoff
End-to-end security via signature verification
Real-time monitoring and event logging
Multi-language SDKs for easy integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Svix hard to install?

Svix is straightforward to self-host using Docker or Kubernetes. The official repo provides pre-built images, docker-compose files, and step-by-step guides—developers with basic container knowledge can set it up in minutes.

? Is it a good alternative to Hookdeck?

Yes—Svix offers similar core features (reliable delivery, monitoring, security) but as open-source software, it lets you control your infrastructure and avoid recurring SaaS costs, making it ideal for self-hosting teams.

? Is it completely free?

The self-hosted open-source version is 100% free to use. You only pay for underlying infrastructure (servers, cloud resources) to host it. The managed SaaS version of Svix has paid plans for scaling and dedicated support.

Top Alternatives

Hookdeck (Proprietary) Search Google

Zapier Webhooks (Proprietary) Search Google

Svix SaaS (Proprietary) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Software Development - API Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted for full data control and privacy
⊕ No subscription fees for open-source use
⊕ Comprehensive framework and SDK support
⊕ Robust error handling to minimize failures

Cons

⊖ Requires containerization knowledge (Docker/K8s) for setup
⊖ Infrastructure costs for hosting servers/storage
⊖ Limited to webhook-specific use cases (not general API management)