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RustFS - S3-Compatible Object Storage

Storage Alternative to MinIO

RustFS is a high-performance, S3-compatible object storage system built in Rust for scalable self-hosted storage workloads.

Key Features

  • S3-compatible API
  • Distributed storage architecture
  • Rust-based performance focus
  • Self-hosted object storage
  • Docker deployment options
  • Production-oriented design

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RustFS - S3-Compatible Object Storage user interface

RustFS is an object storage platform for teams that need S3-compatible behavior while keeping full control over data location and infrastructure design.

Key Features

  • S3 API Compatibility: Integrate with tooling and clients built for S3.
  • Scalable Storage Model: Designed for larger object storage workloads.
  • Rust Performance Profile: Built with a focus on efficiency and reliability.
  • Self-Hosted Ownership: Keep storage stack in your own environment.
  • Flexible Deployment: Works with Docker-based infrastructure.
  • Production Mindset: Suitable for serious internal storage use cases.

Why Choose RustFS?

  • You need S3 semantics outside managed cloud services.
  • You want control over storage architecture and costs.
  • You are building backup, media, or data archive systems in-house.

Docker Deployment

Deploy RustFS with persistent volumes and production networking. For larger setups, design capacity and redundancy before scaling out.

Getting Started

  1. Deploy RustFS with Docker Compose or platform tooling.
  2. Configure storage directories and access credentials.
  3. Validate S3 compatibility with your client stack.
  4. Add monitoring and backup policy for metadata/state.

Full Setup Guide

For complete installation steps, use: RustFS Self-Host Guide.

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