Self-Hosted
by Studio
Your servers. Your data. Your rules.
Run Studio on your own infrastructure with unlimited storage, no monthly fees, and complete data sovereignty.
Includes 1 year of updates. $49/year renewal for continued updates + priority support.
Cloud vs Self-Hosted
Cloud Platform
$49/month
- Managed hosting included
- 500 GB storage included
- Automatic updates
- SSL/domain provisioning
- Managed backups
- Zero setup required
FULL CONTROL
Self-Hosted
$299 one-time
- Unlimited storage (your hardware)
- Unlimited users
- Complete data sovereignty
- 1 year of updates included
- Docker deployment
- One-click migration from cloud
Migrate Anytime
Start with cloud, switch to self-hosted later. Or vice versa. One-click data export keeps all your galleries, clients, and settings intact.
Cloud to Self-Hosted
- 1. Export all data from cloud dashboard
- 2. Purchase self-hosted license
- 3. Deploy Docker container
- 4. Import your data
Self-Hosted to Cloud
- 1. Export data from self-hosted instance
- 2. Sign up for cloud account
- 3. Import your data
- 4. You're live in minutes
Requirements
Server
2 CPU cores, 4GB RAM minimum. VPS, dedicated, or home server.
Storage
SSD recommended. Local, NAS, or S3-compatible.
Docker
Docker and Docker Compose. That's it.
Annual Support
$49/year
After your first year, renew for continued updates and priority support.
- All software updates for the year
- Priority support (24-hour response)
- Installation and upgrade assistance
- Migration support (to/from cloud)
Without renewal, your instance keeps working. You just won't get new features or support.