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icon: server
title: Introduction
description: How to Self-Host Rallly
---

Rallly is 100% open-source and available under the [GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)](https://github.com/lukevella/rallly/blob/main/LICENSE)
which allows you to run your own instance of Rallly for free for both personal and commercial use.

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  <img src="/images/self-hosting/splash.png" alt="Rallly Splash Image" />
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## Official Docker Image

The best way to self-host Rallly is using the [official Docker image](https://hub.docker.com/r/lukevella/rallly).
This image contains a build that is specifically intended for self-hosting.
It is updated regularly but it is _not_ guaranteed to be up-to-date with the latest version of Rallly.
If you want to have access to the latest features and bug fixes, you should consider using the [official managed service](https://rallly.co).

<Note>
  Though it is technically possible to build and run Rallly from its
  [source-code](https://github.com/lukevella/rallly), it is not recommended and
  we do not provide support for this.
</Note>

## Live Demo

If you want to try out Rallly before self-hosting it, you can try the official managed service at [app.rallly.co](https://app.rallly.co).
This version differs slightly from the self-hosted version in that it allows guest users to create polls without having to create an account
and is updated more frequently but it's still a good way to get a feel for the app.

## Pricing

Rallly is **completely free** to self-host but for users who wish to contribute to the project,
please check out the [pricing](/self-hosting/pricing) page.

## Get Started

Depending on how comfortable you are with technical things, you can either run Rallly on your own server or choose a managed hosting provider that will do it for you.

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  <Card title="Docker Setup" icon="docker" href="/self-hosting/docker-compose">
    Host your own instance of Rallly on your own server using Docker.
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  <Card
    icon="cloud"
    title="Using a hosting provider"
    href="/self-hosting/managed-hosting"
  >
    Choose a provider that will install and run an instance of Rallly for you.
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