Lygeum
Lygeum: A self-hosted configuration server with environment tracking, permissions, and CLI downloads. Ranked #38 of 41 in Configuration Store Software by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Open source; best for teams managing configuration across environments.
At a glance
- Editor score5.5 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forTeams managing configuration across environments
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Deployment modelSelf_hosted
- Facts checked23 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Tracks configuration changes by environment and application
- Supports RBAC and fine-grained permissions
- Downloads JSON, YAML, or Java properties through a CLI
Where it doesn't
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Runtime delivery and rollout controls are not listed
- Support channels are limited to documentation
Our verdict on Lygeum
Lygeum is an open-source centralized configuration server for teams managing application settings across environments and applications. It is intended for microservices and distributed deployments, and suits small to mid-market organizations that want to manage configuration through a browser console and retrieve it through a CLI. Users can create environments, applications, and properties, then download configurations in JSON, YAML, or Java properties formats.
The configuration workflow centers on organizing settings and tracking changes per environment and application. Role-based access controls and fine-grained permissions help teams govern who can access configuration. Those capabilities make Lygeum relevant when teams need visibility into configuration changes and access boundaries. The product is focused on storing and downloading configuration; runtime delivery and rollout controls are not listed, so teams that need those capabilities should consider alternatives that explicitly provide them.
Lygeum is self-hosted and can run as a Java fat JAR or Docker image. Storage options include embedded H2 and PostgreSQL; the vendor describes embedded storage for testing and PostgreSQL for production deployments. Its open-source pricing model and self-hosted deployment give teams control over where it runs, while also making deployment and operation their responsibility. Documentation is the listed support channel. Lygeum is a fit for teams seeking a focused configuration store they can host and operate; organizations looking for managed hosting or broader delivery controls should look elsewhere.
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Lygeum pricing
Lygeum fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Deployment model | Self_hosted |
| Version history | Yes |
| Runtime updates | Not verified |
| Rollout controls | Not verified |
| Access control level | Rbac |
| Audit logs | Not verified |
| Consistency model | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | kaiso.github.io |
| Facts checked | 23 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to Lygeum
- AWS AppConfigManaged configuration with guarded rollouts, validation, monitoring, and rollback.9.3
- Azure App ConfigurationGoverned Azure settings with revision control, staged flags, and tiered quotas.9.2
- Firebase Remote ConfigA flexible remote configuration service with staged releases, rollback, and a no-cost tier.9.1
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