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RethinkDB

Deploy RethinkDB on Your Own Server

RethinkDB pushes JSON to your apps in realtime

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What is RethinkDB?

RethinkDB is an open-source, distributed database built to store JSON documents and effortlessly scale to multiple machines.

Self-Host RethinkDB

Follow these steps to deploy on your own server.

1

Install Docker

Skip this step if Docker is already installed on your server.

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh
2

Configure

Customize the settings below. Defaults work for most cases.

3

Deploy

Copy the configuration and run it on your server.

services:
  rethinkdb:
    image: rethinkdb:2.3.6
    volumes:
      - rethinkdb-data:/data/rethinkdb_data/
volumes:
  rethinkdb-data: {}

Then run:

docker compose up -d
4

Access

Once started, access your app at http://localhost:8080

Why Self-Host RethinkDB?

Full Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access.

No Monthly Fees

Pay only for your server. No per-seat or usage charges.

Complete Control

Customize, backup, and scale on your own terms.

Privacy & Compliance

Meet GDPR, HIPAA, or internal security requirements.

Technical Details

Docker Image

rethinkdb:2.3.6

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