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RisingWave supports multiple deployment modes, each designed for different use cases and environments. This guide helps you choose the right deployment option based on your needs.

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Quick comparison

Deployment optionTime to deployProduction use?Documentation
Standalone mode (Script, Docker, or Homebrew)< 5 minutesNoLink
RisingWave Cloud< 5 minutesYesLink
Docker Compose< 5 minutesUse at your own riskLink
Kubernetes (Helm)30 minutesYesLink
Kubernetes (Operator)30 minutesYesLink

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Recommendations

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Quick start and development

Recommended: Standalone mode Best for learning, development, and testing. Get started in under 5 minutes with a single process. Learn more →

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Production environments

Recommended: RisingWave Cloud (managed service) or Kubernetes (self-managed)
  • RisingWave Cloud: Fully managed service, fastest setup, no infrastructure management
  • Kubernetes: Self-managed, full control, scalable and resilient
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Testing and single-machine deployment

Recommended: Docker Compose Easy setup for local development and testing. Not recommended for production use. Learn more →