- GitHub stars
- 37,286
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v1.12.2
10 April 2026 - Last commit
- 1 September 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
279 commits
Replaces
Paid products Vane can stand in for.
How to self-host Vane
Vane runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Vane free?
Yes. Vane is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Vane?
Yes. Vane runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Vane replace?
People use Vane instead of Perplexity.
Is Vane still maintained?
The last change to Vane's code was on 1 September 2026, with 279 commits in the last 12 months.
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