Teikei

Self-Hosted

Open-source CSA management platform for farmers and members

Overview

Teikei is an open-source tool designed to simplify Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) operations. It enables farmers to manage member subscriptions, plan harvests, share weekly updates, track orders/deliveries, and communicate directly with their community. Members can view share details, adjust preferences, and stay informed via the portal. Teikei supports self-hosting through Docker (with a Compose file) or manual setup, giving farms full control over their data without relying on third-party services. It reduces administrative overhead, letting farmers focus on sustainable food production.

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

Key Features

Manage CSA subscriptions and member profiles
Plan harvests and share weekly updates
Track orders, deliveries, and inventory
Facilitate direct member-farmer communication

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Teikei hard to install?

Teikei uses Docker for simplified setup—an official Docker Compose file is provided, making it easy to run on your server or cloud instance. Basic Docker and server management knowledge helps, but the documentation guides non-experts through the process step-by-step.

? Is Teikei a good alternative to CSAware?

Yes—Teikei offers core CSA features (subscription tracking, member communication) for free, unlike CSAware’s paid plans. While CSAware has more advanced integrations, Teikei is ideal for small/medium farms wanting full data control and no recurring costs.

? Is Teikei completely free?

Teikei is 100% open-source and free to use, modify, and self-host. There are no license fees—you only pay for server/cloud resources if you choose to host it yourself.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data ownership and privacy control
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Customizable to fit unique CSA models

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker/server knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Limited pre-built integrations (e.g., payment gateways need setup)
⊖ Smaller support community compared to proprietary tools