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SeaweedFS

License: Apache-2.0

Rawkode's Take

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SeaweedFS is a fast, simple, and scalable distributed file system with S3 compatibility. It's the community-friendly alternative to MinIO with a permissive Apache 2.0 license that won't change overnight.

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SeaweedFS might not have MinIO's marketing budget, but it has something more valuable: a license you can trust and a community that isn't treated like a legal liability.

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SeaweedFS is a fast distributed storage system for blobs, objects, files, and data lake. It implements an object store with O(1) disk seek, a Filer supporting cross-cluster active-active replication, and Hadoop-compatible filesystem support.

Key Features

S3 API Compatibility: Drop-in replacement for S3-based workflows
O(1) Disk Seek: Fast read performance regardless of file count
Filer: POSIX-like file system interface with directory structure
Erasure Coding: Efficient storage with data protection
Tiered Storage: Hot, warm, cold data management
Cross-Datacenter Replication: Active-active replication support

Architecture

SeaweedFS separates metadata from data:

Master Server: Manages volume servers and file ID allocation
Volume Server: Stores actual file data in volumes
Filer: Optional component providing file system semantics

Use Cases

Object storage for cloud-native applications
Media and asset storage
Backup and archival systems
Data lake storage layer
CDN origin storage

Why SeaweedFS over MinIO?

Apache 2.0 License: Permissive license with no surprise changes
Community-Friendly: Active development without hostile legal tactics
Feature Parity: S3 compatibility without enterprise paywalls
Transparent Roadmap: Open development process