HS5

HS5 is a high-performance, scale-up, self-hosted S3-compatible object storage service. It is designed for single-node deployments where you can leverage powerful machines with terabytes of RAM and storage.

Key Features

• S3 Compatible - Full AWS S3 API compatibility.
• High Performance - Optimized for maximum single-node throughput using C++.
• Scale-Up Architecture - Runs on a single powerful machine rather than distributing across nodes.
• Simple Deployment - Easy to set up and run with minimal configuration.
• Web Interface - Built-in web UI for bucket management and user configuration.
• DuckDB Integration - Query S3 data directly using SQL via DuckDB.
• Durability Guarantees - Robust data persistence with manual commit mode option.
• Lightweight - Minimal resource overhead compared to distributed alternatives.

When to Use HS5

HS5 is ideal when you need high-performance S3 storage on a single powerful machine. It is simpler to operate than distributed alternatives like MinIO or SeaweedFS, and avoids the memory overhead of keeping indexes entirely in RAM.

Self-Hosting

HS5 is designed for self-hosting. Deploy as a single binary on a powerful server. Licensed under LGPLv3+, making it free for commercial use.