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Alarik

Free#60 of 150 in Object Storage Services

Alarik: A capable open-source S3 server for teams managing their own infrastructure. Ranked #60 of 150 in Object Storage Services by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for small teams wanting open-source S3 storage.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Small teams wanting open-source S3 storage
  • Paid from
    None
  • S3 compatibility
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    22 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • S3-compatible API works with AWS SDK, s3cmd, rclone, and S3 tools
    • Versioning, lifecycle rules, webhooks, and cross-region replication
    • Optional clustering with Reed-Solomon erasure coding

  • Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment requires teams to manage their own infrastructure
    • Support is centered on documentation
    • Designed for private infrastructure rather than a hosted object-storage service

Our verdict on Alarik

Alarik is an open-source object storage server that implements the S3 protocol. It is aimed at developers, self-hosters, and small to mid-market teams managing application files, media, backups, logs, and other unstructured data on local or private infrastructure. The browser-based management console, bucket policies, access controls, multipart uploads, range reads, and object versioning cover the core needs of an S3-compatible storage server. Alarik is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license and can run through Docker or native builds on Linux and macOS.

Its ecosystem fit is a clear strength. The S3-compatible API supports AWS SDK, s3cmd, rclone, and other S3-compatible tools, reducing the need for product-specific client workflows. Webhooks with retries can connect storage events to surrounding applications, while replication to S3-compatible targets supports cross-region storage patterns. Lifecycle rules and delete markers add useful control for retained and removed object versions. These capabilities make Alarik a practical fit for teams that want familiar S3 interfaces without placing storage entirely in a hosted service.

The tradeoff is operational ownership. Alarik is deployed as self-hosted software, so the team choosing it is responsible for running and maintaining the storage environment. Optional multi-node clustering and Reed-Solomon erasure coding provide a path to more distributed deployments, but they also suit teams prepared to manage infrastructure rather than users seeking a fully managed service. Support is provided through documentation. Choose Alarik when open-source licensing, private deployment, S3 compatibility, and storage controls matter; choose another option when hosted operations are the priority.

Alarik pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on alarik.io

Alarik fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromNone
S3 compatibilityYes
Max object sizeNot verified
Object versioningYes
Lifecycle rulesYes
Object immutabilityNot verified
Replication scopeCross-region
DeploymentSelf-hosted
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
SupportDocs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations4 integrations: AWS SDK, s3cmd, rclone, S3-compatible tools
PricingOpen source
Websitealarik.io
Facts checked22 Sep 2026

Alarik integrations

Alarik lists 4 integrations on its own site.

  • AWS SDK
  • s3cmd
  • rclone
  • S3-compatible tools

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