MinIO Is Done With Open Source, What Are Your Options?
MinIO’s open-source future is officially in question. After the MinIO GitHub repo was archived on April 25, 2026, self-hosters, homelab builders, and anyone relying on S3-compatible object storage need to ask: what happens next?
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In this video, Zack Perry from 45HomeLab breaks down the full MinIO timeline, why the shift away from open source matters, and the best MinIO alternatives for 2026: SeaweedFS, Garage, and RustFS. We’ll compare which option makes sense for production storage, multi-site homelabs, lightweight S3-compatible backups, and future MinIO migrations.
If you use MinIO for backups, #docker apps, photo storage, AI pipelines, or self-hosted cloud infrastructure, this is the update you need before your storage stack becomes a liability. The script specifically covers MinIO’s archive, maintenance mode, lost community features, and practical replacement paths for homelab users. Current search and YouTube trends also show strong interest around “MinIO alternatives,” #RustFS #SeaweedFS #Garage, and #selfhosted S3 storage.”
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[00:00] Introduction & MinIO News
[00:41] The Timeline of MinIO's Open-Source Exit
[03:22] Why This Matters for Homelabbers
[04:27] Top Alternatives to MinIO
[04:33] SeaweedFS: The Safe Pick
[05:13] Garage: The Multi-Site Pick
[06:03] RustFS: The Drop-In Successor
[06:53] Browsing Buckets with Cockpit S3
[07:38] Quick Decision Guide
[08:08] Final Thoughts & Takeaways
[09:05] Outro
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