rustfs

RustFS is a high-performance, distributed object storage system built in Rust—one of the most loved programming languages worldwide. RustFS combines the simplicity of MinIO with the memory safety and raw performance of Rust. It offers full S3 compatibility, is completely open-source, and is optimized for data lakes, AI, and big data workloads.

Unlike other storage systems, RustFS is released under the permissible Apache 2.0 license, avoiding the restrictions of AGPL. With Rust as its foundation, RustFS delivers superior speed and secure distributed features for next-generation object storage.

Feature & Status

• High Performance: Built with Rust to ensure maximum speed and resource efficiency.
• Distributed Architecture: Scalable and fault-tolerant design suitable for large-scale deployments.
• S3 Compatibility: Seamless integration with existing S3-compatible applications and tools.
• Data Lake Support: Optimized for high-throughput big data and AI workloads.
• Open Source: Licensed under Apache 2.0, encouraging unrestricted community contributions and commercial usage.
• User-Friendly: Designed with simplicity in mind for easy deployment and management.

| Feature | Status | Feature | Status | | :---------------------- | :----------- | :----------------------- | :--------------- | | S3 Core Features | ✅ Available | Bitrot Protection | ✅ Available | | Upload / Download | ✅ Available | Single Node Mode | ✅ Available | | Versioning | ✅ Available | Bucket Replication | ✅ Available | | Logging | ✅ Available | Lifecycle Management | 🚧 Under Testing | | Event Notifications | ✅ Available | Distributed Mode | 🚧 Under Testing | | K8s Helm Charts | ✅ Available | RustFS KMS | 🚧 Under Testing |

RustFS vs MinIO Performance

Stress Test Environment:

| Type | Parameter | Remark | | ------- | --------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | CPU | 2 Core | Intel Xeon (Sapphire Rapids) Platinum 8475B, 2.7/3.2 GHz | | Memory | 4GB | | | Network | 15Gbps | | | Drive | 40GB x 4 | IOPS 3800 / Drive |

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RustFS vs Other Object Storage

| Feature | RustFS | Other Object Storage | | :--------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Console Experience | Powerful ConsoleComprehensive management interface. | Basic / Limited ConsoleOften overly simple or lacking critical features. | | Language & Safety | Rust-basedMemory safety by design. | Go or C-basedPotential for memory GC pauses or leaks. | | Data Sovereignty | No Telemetry / Full ComplianceGuards against unauthorized cross-border data egress. Compliant with GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (US), and APPI (Japan). | Potential RiskPossible legal exposure and unwanted data telemetry. | | Licensing | Permissive Apache 2.0Business-friendly, no "poison pill" clauses. | Restrictive AGPL v3Risk of license traps and intellectual property pollution. | | Compatibility | 100% S3 CompatibleWorks with any cloud provider or client, anywhere. | Variable CompatibilityMay lack support for local cloud vendors or specific APIs. | | Edge & IoT | Strong Edge SupportIdeal for secure, innovative edge devices. | Weak Edge SupportOften too heavy for edge gateways. | | Risk Profile | Enterprise Risk MitigationClear IP rights and safe for commercial use. | Legal RisksIntellectual property ambiguity and usage restrictions. |

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Quickstart

To get started with RustFS, follow these steps:

1. One-click Installation (Option 1)

curl -O https://rustfs.com/install_rustfs.sh && bash install_rustfs.sh

2. Docker Quick Start (Option 2)

The RustFS container runs as a non-root user rustfs (UID 10001). If you run Docker with -v to mount a host directory, please ensure the host directory owner is set to 10001, otherwise you will encounter permission denied errors.

 # Create data and logs directories
 mkdir -p data logs

 # Change the owner of these directories
 chown -R 10001:10001 data logs

 # Using latest version
 docker run -d -p 9000:9000 -p 9001:9001 -v $(pwd)/data:/data -v $(pwd)/logs:/logs rustfs/rustfs:latest

 # Using specific version
 docker run -d -p 9000:9000 -p 9001:9001 -v $(pwd)/data:/data -v $(pwd)/logs:/logs rustfs/rustfs:1.0.0-alpha.76

If you use podman instead of docker, you can install the RustFS with the below command

 podman run -d -p 9000:9000 -p 9001:9001 -v $(pwd)/data:/data -v $(pwd)/logs:/logs rustfs/rustfs:latest

You can also use Docker Compose. Using the docker-compose.yml file in the root directory:

docker compose --profile observability up -d

Similarly, you can run the command with podman

podman compose --profile observability up -d

NOTE: We recommend reviewing the docker-compose.yaml file before running. It defines several services including Grafana, Prometheus, and Jaeger, which are helpful for RustFS observability. If you wish to start Redis or Nginx containers, you can specify the corresponding profiles.

3. Build from Source (Option 3) - Advanced Users

For developers who want to build RustFS Docker images from source with multi-architecture support:

# Build multi-architecture images locally
./docker-buildx.sh --build-arg RELEASE=latest

# Build and push to registry
./docker-buildx.sh --push

# Build specific version
./docker-buildx.sh --release v1.0.0 --push

# Build for custom registry
./docker-buildx.sh --registry your-registry.com --namespace yourname --push

The docker-buildx.sh script supports:

• Multi-architecture builds: linux/amd64, linux/arm64
• Automatic version detection: Uses git tags or commit hashes
• Registry flexibility: Supports Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry, etc.
• Build optimization: Includes caching and parallel builds

You can also use Make targets for convenience:

make docker-buildx                    # Build locally
make docker