MinIO

Self-hosted file storage that works like AWS S3. Store user uploads, videos, backups, and large files without egress fees or surprise bills. Compatible with every S3 tool, but you control the costs.

Overview

Features

• Works with S3 tools - Every app that works with Amazon S3 works with MinIO
• No egress fees - Serve millions of files without $0.09/GB data transfer charges
• Keep your data - Store files where you want, not locked in AWS regions
• High-speed uploads - Upload and download large files faster with parallel transfers
• Never lose files - Built-in redundancy protects against disk failures automatically
• Bank-level security - Encryption protects files at rest and during transfer
• Version control - Keep old versions of files so you never lose important data
• Automated cleanup - Set rules to delete old files and save storage space automatically

Use Cases

• User file uploads - Store profile pictures, documents, and media from your app
• Video and media hosting - Serve videos, images, and audio files cost-effectively
• Backup storage - Affordable long-term storage for database backups and archives
• AI and machine learning - Store training datasets and model files at massive scale
• Static website assets - Host CSS, JavaScript, and images for your web apps
• Document management - Organize and store business documents securely

Quick Deploy

Deploy this template with one click on CloudStation:

https://app.cloud-station.io/template-store/minio?deploy=true

Configuration

Key environment variables for MinIO: