> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.emitkit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Self-Hosting Overview

> Deploy your own EmitKit instance

## Self-Hosting EmitKit

EmitKit is AGPL-3.0 open-source and designed to be self-hosted on your own infrastructure.

## Why Self-Host?

* **Data ownership**: Keep all event data on your infrastructure
* **Privacy**: Full control over your business-critical event data
* **Customization**: Modify and extend EmitKit for your specific needs
* **Zero cost**: No per-event or per-user pricing when self-hosted

## Requirements

* Node.js 18+
* PostgreSQL database
* Tinybird account (for event storage)
* Redis (optional, for caching)

See [Prerequisites](/self-hosting/prerequisites) for detailed requirements.