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

# Self-Hosting Helicone

> Comprehensive guides to help you deploy and manage your own instance of Helicone.

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  Deploy your own instance of Helicone using your preferred method. Choose the
  deployment option that best fits your infrastructure and scalability needs.
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## Deployment Options

Helicone offers multiple deployment methods to suit your infrastructure and scalability needs. Choose the one that best fits your requirements:

<CardGroup cols={2} gap="medium">
  <Card title="Manual Installation" icon="server" href="/getting-started/self-host/manual" description="Set up each component individually for full control. Ideal for customized environments." horizontal iconType="light" />

  <Card title="Docker Compose" icon="docker" href="/getting-started/self-host/docker" description="Quickly set up Helicone using Docker Compose. Perfect for local development and simple deployments." horizontal iconType="light" />

  <Card title="Kubernetes" icon="cubes" href="/getting-started/self-host/kubernetes" description="Deploy Helicone on your Kubernetes cluster using Helm charts. Suitable for scalable and resilient deployments." horizontal iconType="light" />

  <Card title="Cloud Deployment" icon="cloud" href="/getting-started/self-host/cloud" description="Set up Helicone on cloud infrastructure like AWS. Ideal for production-ready environments with robust infrastructure." horizontal iconType="light" />
</CardGroup>

## Choosing the Right Deployment Option

To help you decide which deployment method suits you best, here's a brief overview:

* **Manual Installation**: Choose this if you need fine-grained control over each component and want to customize your setup extensively.

* **Docker Compose**: Ideal for quick setups, local development, or small-scale deployments without complex infrastructure requirements.

* **Kubernetes**: Suitable for large-scale deployments that require scalability and resilience. Opt for this if you're already using a Kubernetes cluster.

* **Cloud Deployment**: Best for production environments on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, offering robustness and scalability.

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<Accordion title="Need Support?">
  If you need assistance with self-hosting Helicone, we offer some support
  through our [Discord community](https://discord.com/invite/zsSTcH2qhG). For
  dedicated support and enterprise-level services, please schedule a call with
  us to discuss an enterprise agreement. You can book a time
  [here](https://cal.com/team/helicone/helicone-discovery).
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