MinIO

Storage & BucketsWikidata: Q65089304
Open-Source Alternative:Replaces AWS S3(Self-hostable, zero vendor lock-in, zero telemetry)

About & Core Purpose

High-performance, S3-compatible open-source object storage suite designed for high-density cloud data.

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Setup documentation

Open official setup documentation

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Self-Hostable Docker Compose Recipe

services:
  minio:
    image: minio/minio:latest
    container_name: minio
    restart: unless-stopped
    command: server /data --console-address ":9001"
    ports:
      - "9000:9000"
      - "9001:9001"
    environment:
      - MINIO_ROOT_USER=admin
      - MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=password123
    volumes:
      - ./minio_data:/data

💡 Save as docker-compose.yml and execute docker compose up -d to run locally.

Free Tier100% Free & Open Source GNU AGPLv3
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Self-HostableYes (Docker)
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Frequently Asked Questions about MinIO

What is MinIO?

High-performance, S3-compatible open-source object storage suite designed for high-density cloud data.

Is MinIO free and open-source?

100% Free & Open Source GNU AGPLv3 License is not listed.

How do I install or run MinIO?

See the official setup documentation: https://min.io.

What proprietary tool does MinIO replace?

MinIO is listed as an alternative to AWS S3. Compare its documented features and terms for your use case.

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