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CouchDB-v2.x

Apache CouchDB is an open-source, document-oriented NoSQL database that stores data as JSON documents with a simple HTTP/JSON interface, built-in replication,…

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Apache CouchDB is an open-source, document-oriented NoSQL database that stores data as JSON documents with a simple HTTP/JSON interface, built-in replication, and full-text search. This image ships the v2.x line for self-hosted users who want a lightweight, schemaless document store to back their applications.

Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms

  • Unraid
  • TrueNAS (not listed)
  • Umbrel (not listed)
  • ZimaOS (not listed)
  • Proxmox (not listed)
  • Helm (not listed)
  • Mac (not listed)
  • Windows (not listed)
  • Linux (not listed)

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Easy to install
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Availability: platform listings confirmed today, links checked 16 days ago

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Checked 17 days ago - source: GitHub (apache/docker-couchdb)

Resources & Compatibility

ARM (e.g. Raspberry Pi) is supported.

Checked 17 days ago - source: Docker Hub image tags and published docs

First-install notes

  • Start CouchDB as the couchdb user After setup, run CouchDB from the dedicated couchdb account, for example sudo -i -u couchdb /home/couchdb/bin/couchdb, rather than as root. This avoids permission problems with CouchDB's data files and settings. source
  • Set Snap data directories correctly If you use the Snap install, make database_dir and view_index_dir point to /var/snap/couchdb/common/data in the CouchDB config. That folder is where your databases and indexes are stored, so a mismatched path can make CouchDB look for data in the wrong place. source
  • Open port 5984 for client access If other apps or browsers on different machines need to reach CouchDB, open port 5984 on your firewall. This is the default web/API port, and blocking it will keep those requests from connecting. source

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Alternatives (9)

  • FerretDB - FerretDB is an open-source MongoDB compatibility proxy for self-hosted stacks.
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  • MongoDB - MongoDB is a cross-platform, open-source document-oriented NoSQL database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like BSON documents instead of…
  • MySQL Community Edition - Free GPL database platform supporting SQL and NoSQL applications with InnoDB storage, replication, clustering, connectors, and cross-platfo…
  • PostgreSQL - PostgreSQL (Postgres) is an open source object-relational database known for reliability and data integrity.
  • RavenDB - RavenDB is an open-source, transactionally consistent document database that stores application data in flexible records, helping developer…
  • Redis - Redis is a fast, in-memory data structure store that can be used as a database, cache, and message broker.
  • Valkey - Valkey is an open-source, high-performance in-memory key-value datastore forked from Redis.
  • mariadb - MariaDB is a fast, open-source relational database server forked from MySQL by its original developers.

Checked 14 days ago - source: AlternativeTo

Common questions

Should the CouchDB service be started as root in a self-hosted setup?

No, run it from a dedicated couchdb account rather than root. This avoids permission problems with CouchDB's data files and settings.

Which port must be reachable for other machines to use the default CouchDB web/API?

Open port 5984 on your firewall. It is the default web/API port, and blocking it prevents client or browser requests from connecting.

Can a single-node CouchDB deployment later be turned into a cluster?

Yes. CouchDB can start as a single node, and more demanding projects can seamlessly upgrade to a cluster.

Is a self-hosted CouchDB instance the preferred backend for the Self-hosted LiveSync plugin?

Yes. The plugin supports various backends, but a self-hosted CouchDB instance is the primary recommended architecture.

If Obsidian LiveSync says CouchDB settings are wrong or suboptimal, can it correct them?

Yes. Obsidian LiveSync can provide buttons to fix the individual config options.

Answers sourced from couchdb.apache.org, deepwiki.com, docs.couchdb.org, docs.couchdb.org, www.reddit.com

Community

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