How do I self-host ClickHouse?

ClickHouse can be deployed using Docker Compose. The AltStack provides a production-ready configuration that you can deploy on your own server. Simply copy the configuration and run it on any machine with Docker installed.

Is ClickHouse free to self-host?

Yes, ClickHouse is open source under the Apache-2.0 and free to self-host. Your only costs are the server infrastructure. A basic cloud VPS starts at around $5-10/month.

What programming language is ClickHouse built with?

ClickHouse is built with C++. It has 50,397 stars on GitHub, indicating strong community adoption and support.

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Deploy ClickHouse

Column-oriented database management system for generating analytical data reports in real-time, optimized for performance with a C++ core.

Quick Start

Create a directory

mkdir clickhouse-self-hosted && cd clickhouse-self-hosted

Create config file

Copy the content from the Config tab below into a file named docker-compose.yml

Deploy

docker compose up -d

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Metadata

License

Apache-2.0

Language

C++

Last Updated

10/14/2026

Configuration

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