Open source
Self-hosted, on your own
€0
forever
- Every feature, no restrictions
- Your data on your own server
- Docker install in minutes
- Community support on GitHub
Plan for a server (roughly €5-10/month) and some technical comfort.
Open code · Apache 2.0 + Commons Clause
The rental software you actually own
Louez's code is public. Read it, install it on your own servers, or let us host it: either way, you stay in control.
The same product as the Louez.io cloud. Nothing crippled, nothing hidden.
Why it matters
What open source changes for you
You don't need to be a developer: open code protects your business first.
Full transparency
Anyone can check how your data is handled. No black box.
Zero lock-in
The code stays available no matter what. Your tool can't vanish overnight.
Your data stays yours
Self-hosted, everything lives on your server. On the cloud, everything stays exportable.
Improved in the open
Developers and rental operators read the code and propose improvements, publicly, on GitHub.
Three options
The same software, three levels of support
Every feature in all three. The only question: who runs the infrastructure?
Louez.io CloudEasiest
Hosted and run by our team
€1
/ confirmed booking
Down to €0.30 at volume, or €49/month unlimited
- First 15 bookings free
- Live in 5 minutes, nothing to install
- Hosted in the European Union
- Updates, backups and support included
No commitment, no credit card. Switch models whenever you want.
Managed self-host
Self-hosted, run by our team
Custom quote
based on your infrastructure
- Louez runs on your servers
- Installation and configuration by our team
- Updates, monitoring and backups handled
- Dedicated point of contact
For public organizations, franchises and sovereignty requirements.
Who handles what?
| What changes | Open source | Cloud | Managed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | All of them | All of them | All of them |
| Hosting | Your server | Louez cloud (EU) | Your infrastructure |
| Installation | By you (Docker) | None | By our team |
| Updates | By you | Automatic | By our team |
| Backups | By you | Automatic | By our team |
| Transactional emails | Your SMTP server | Included | Configured for you |
| Support | GitHub community | Louez team | Dedicated contact |
| Cost | €0 + your server | Per booking or subscription | Custom quote |
For developers
Self-host Louez in minutes
One Docker command to try it, Docker Compose for production. Everything is documented on GitHub.
terminal
# Run Louez on your machine
$ docker run -d -p 3000:3000 synapsr/louez
# Then open http://localhost:3000
✓ Your Louez instance is live
Going to production
- Docker Compose with MySQL 8
- An SMTP server for transactional emails
- Environment variables documented in the README
- Optional S3 storage for your files
One-click deployment
Works with the platforms you already use:
- EasyPanel
- Dokploy
- Coolify
- Portainer
- Railway
A modern, readable stack
Widely used technologies, easy to audit and to evolve.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- Drizzle ORM + MySQL
- Better Auth
- React Email
- React PDF
License
Apache 2.0 + Commons Clause, in plain words
An open license with a single restriction, and it doesn't concern your rental business.
You can
- Use Louez for free, including commercially
- Modify the code and adapt it to your needs
- Install it on as many servers as you want
- Audit the code, line by line
The single restriction
- Sell Louez itself — as a hosted service, or through paid hosting, consulting or support built on the software — without a commercial agreement
In short: renting out your equipment with Louez, yes. Selling Louez, no.
Read the full licenseFrequently asked questions
Have another question?Is the open-source version really free?
Yes. Your only costs are your server, roughly €5-10/month, and the time you spend maintaining it.
Do I need to know how to code?
For the cloud, no: your shop is live in minutes. For self-hosting, you should be comfortable with a server and Docker. In between there's the managed option: our team takes care of everything on your infrastructure.
Is the open-source version limited?
No, it's the same code as the cloud. The difference is everything around the software: hosting, updates, backups, emails and support.
Can I move from self-hosting to the cloud, or the other way around?
Yes, both ways: your data is yours. Write to us and we'll handle the migration with you.
What exactly does the license allow?
Apache 2.0 with Commons Clause: free use, modification and self-hosting, including for a commercial rental business. The single restriction: selling Louez itself without a commercial agreement.
Why make Louez open source?
Because trust should be provable. You entrust us with your customers, bookings and contracts: you have the right to check what the software does.
Your call
Live in 5 minutes on the cloud, or one Docker command on your own server.
No credit card • Public code on GitHub • EU hosting