> ## 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. > [!NOTE] > > **HTTPS Required**: Ensure your server runs with a valid HTTPS certificate. > [!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. ### Single server or Kubernetes The single-server rows cover the [Docker](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/setup/docker.md) and [one-click](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/setup/one-click.md) 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](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/setup/kubernetes.md) 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](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/configuration/file-uploads.md) in front of it. The [Kubernetes deployment guide](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/setup/kubernetes.md) 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](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/advanced/license.md) before enabling them. ### 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](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/configuration/job-runner.md). **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**](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/setup/one-click.md)**:** Set up Formbricks on Ubuntu in minutes with our shell script. * [**Docker Setup**](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/setup/docker.md)**:** Use our pre-built Docker image for an effortless start. * [**Kubernetes Deployment**](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/setup/kubernetes.md)**:** Deploy the full stack with the official Helm chart. * [**Migration Guide**](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/advanced/migration.md)**:** Upgrade your existing Formbricks instance smoothly. * [**Configuration**](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/configuration.md)**:** Customize your setup with advanced configurations. * [**Integrations**](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/configuration/integrations.md)**:** Connect Formbricks to third-party tools. * [**Licensing**](https://formbricks.com/docs/self-hosting/advanced/license.md)**:**  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! **Need Help?** Join the conversation on [**GitHub Discussions**](https://github.com/formbricks/formbricks/discussions). This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.