> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://formbricks.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Self-Hosting

> Learn how to self-host Formbricks.

## System requirements

Formbricks is not a single container. The v6 baseline runs eight long-running services — the app,
Formbricks Hub (API and worker), Cube, PostgreSQL, Redis/Valkey, SpiceDB and its operator — so size the
host for the whole stack rather than for the app alone.

| Deployment                | CPU       | Memory    | Disk      |
| ------------------------- | --------- | --------- | --------- |
| Single server, evaluation | 2 vCPU    | 4 GB      | 20 GB SSD |
| Single server, low load   | 4 vCPU    | 8 GB      | 50 GB SSD |
| Kubernetes, production    | see below | see below | managed   |

Chart defaults request 1.9 vCPU and 2.9 GiB across those services — see `charts/formbricks/values.yaml`,
plus `charts/spicedb-operator/values.yaml` for the operator. On Kubernetes, add whatever your provider
reserves per node on top, typically around 0.5 vCPU and 1 GB. The single-server rows are derived from those
totals rather than load-tested.

<Info>
  **HTTPS Required**: Ensure your server runs with a valid HTTPS certificate.
</Info>

<Warning>
  4 GB is a floor, not a comfortable target. It leaves no headroom for a large response import, a survey
  bundle rebuild, or any of the optional AI services.
</Warning>

### Single server or Kubernetes

The single-server rows cover the [Docker](/docs/self-hosting/setup/docker) and
[one-click](/docs/self-hosting/setup/one-click) installs. Both run every service on one host, so a reboot or an
upgrade means downtime — usually an acceptable trade at low load, and not on its own a reason to reach for
Kubernetes. Choose [Kubernetes](/docs/self-hosting/setup/kubernetes) when you need to survive a node failure or
carry an uptime SLA.

For Kubernetes, start at 3 nodes of at least 4 vCPU and 8 GB, autoscaling to 6, with PostgreSQL, Redis and
object storage as managed services outside the cluster. Capacity is deliberately provider-neutral: a 2 vCPU
node cannot hold the app's 1 vCPU request alongside the platform reserve, some providers exclude burstable
instance families from system node pools, and a free control-plane tier carries no uptime SLA. Nothing is
highly available out of the box — every replica count in the chart ships as `1`. Object storage must speak
the S3 API, so a service without one, such as Azure Blob Storage, needs an
[S3-compatible gateway](/docs/self-hosting/configuration/file-uploads) in front of it. The
[Kubernetes deployment guide](/docs/self-hosting/setup/kubernetes) has the replica, autoscaling and
managed-service settings.

### AI services are much heavier

Self-hosted AI is off by default and is a different order of magnitude: Hub embeddings alone request 4 vCPU
and 8 Gi for the foreground runtime, and 8 vCPU for the worker pool. Prefer an external endpoint unless you
need them constantly.

<Note>
  AI features are an Enterprise feature. Configure your
  [Enterprise license](/docs/self-hosting/advanced/license) before enabling them.
</Note>

### Sizing for a specific load

**A burst of responses** is a queue question rather than a request-rate one. Each response enqueues several
`response-pipeline.process` jobs — `responseCreated`, one `responseUpdated` per progress save, then
`responseFinished` — so the count scales with how often answers are saved, and consumers default to one job
in flight per app replica. Size Redis for the deepest backlog you expect: the chart pins
`maxmemory-policy noeviction`, so a full Redis refuses writes rather than dropping jobs. See
[job runner](/docs/self-hosting/configuration/job-runner).

**A large contact list** is storage rather than throughput. Contact attributes are one row per attribute per
contact, so 50,000 contacts with 10 attributes each is 500,000 rows before a single response is stored.

We publish no responses-per-second figure per replica: it is not load-tested, and a 40-question survey with
file uploads is not the same write as a one-question NPS. Watch pod CPU and queue depth separately through
your first campaign — they move independently.

## **Self-hosting options**

* [**One-Click Setup**](/docs/self-hosting/setup/one-click)**:** Set up Formbricks on Ubuntu in minutes with our shell script.

* [**Docker Setup**](/docs/self-hosting/setup/docker)**:** Use our pre-built Docker image for an effortless start.

* [**Kubernetes Deployment**](/docs/self-hosting/setup/kubernetes)**:** Deploy the full stack with the official Helm chart.

* [**Migration Guide**](/docs/self-hosting/advanced/migration)**:** Upgrade your existing Formbricks instance smoothly.

* [**Configuration**](/docs/self-hosting/configuration)**:** Customize your setup with advanced configurations.

* [**Integrations**](/docs/self-hosting/configuration/integrations)**:** Connect Formbricks to third-party tools.

* [**Licensing**](/docs/self-hosting/advanced/license)**:**  Learn more about our AGPL Formbricks Core and its open-source license & Unlock advanced features tailored for larger teams and enterprises with the EE License.

## **Hosting options**

* **Cloud Hosting:** Hassle-free managed deployment at [app.formbricks.com](https://app.formbricks.com).

* **Self-Hosting Free:** Perfect for personal use or small teams.

* **Self-Hosting with EE License:** Unlock advanced features for large teams or enterprises.

## **Licensing options comparison**

For Self Hosting, our core product is free however certain advanced features are a part of our Enterprise License offering. Please refer this table to understand if you want the features that are a part of it and then we’ll reach out to you!

| **Feature**             | Cloud Hosting              | Self-Hosting Free | Self-Hosting EE License |
| ----------------------- | -------------------------- | ----------------- | ----------------------- |
| Setup & Maintenance     | Managed                    | DIY               | DIY                     |
| Advanced Functionality  | Full (Optional Paid plans) | Most of them      | All Advanced Features   |
| Support & Updates       | Included                   | Community         | Prioritized             |
| Price                   | Subscription               | Free              | Fixed Per month         |
| Customization & Control | Limited                    | Moderate          | Full                    |

For licensing queries, contact us at [**hola@formbricks.com**]().

Formbricks is designed to be intuitive and accessible, ensuring an easy setup no matter which option you choose. Start using Formbricks today and take your surveys to the next level!

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