About Garage
Garage is a self-hosted object storage system that speaks the Amazon S3 API. It is built to run on ordinary hardware, including machines spread across several sites.
What it does
Applications that already use S3 can point to Garage instead of a cloud bucket. Data is split into chunks and copied across zones, so the system keeps working when a disk or server fails. The project ships as a single binary with no extra dependencies, which keeps setup simple. It can be used to host websites, store media or hold backup copies.
Key features
- S3-compatible API for many apps
- Data replicated across zones
- Single binary with no extra dependencies
- Low hardware requirements
- Keeps running through network and disk failures
Who it's for
Self-hosters, small organizations and system administrators who want a private S3-style store. It also suits people who run hardware across several locations and cannot rely on one data center.
Pricing and good to know
Garage is free and open source. The project is partly funded by public grants and also accepts donations or support contracts. Network speed and latency matter for a multi-site setup, so test them between your locations before you depend on the cluster.
Highlights
- Use it with apps that speak the S3 API
- Replicate each chunk of data across zones
- Run from a single binary on Linux
- Operate on modest CPU and memory
