Choose the Modulis Deployment That Fits Your Scale
Whether you’re running a lean setup or operating mission-critical systems at scale, Modulis offers flexible deployment models designed to match your infrastructure, reliability needs, and growth stage.
Docker-Based Deployment:
Simple, Fast, and Cost-Efficient
Best for: Startups, small teams, PoCs, internal tools, and early-stage production workloads
Run Modulis as a lightweight, single-node or small-cluster deployment using Docker. Get full observability capabilities with minimal setup and operational overhead.
What this deployment offers
Docker-based single-node or small-cluster setup
Quick installation with minimal infrastructure requirements
Ideal for low to moderate data volumes
Full access to Modulis features at a smaller scale
Lower infrastructure and operational cost
Includes
Docker Compose–based setup
Log, metric, trace, and error ingestion
Role-based dashboards and access control
Configurable data retention
Email and Slack alerting
Upgrade path to Kubernetes when you scale
Kubernetes-Based Deployment:
Scalable, Resilient, and Enterprise-Ready
Best for: Mid-to-large teams, production-critical systems, SaaS platforms, regulated environments
Deploy Modulis on Kubernetes for high availability, horizontal scalability, and operational resilience. Designed for teams that cannot afford downtime.
What this deployment offers
Kubernetes-native, highly available architecture
Horizontal scaling for ingestion, storage, and query workloads
Fault tolerance across nodes and availability zones
Designed for high-throughput, high-cardinality data
Includes
Kubernetes manifests / Helm-based deployment
Auto-scaling for ingestion and query services
HA storage and ingestion pipelines
Rolling upgrades with zero downtime
Advanced RBAC and tenant isolation
Production-grade monitoring and health checks
SOC2 / ISO-ready deployment patterns
Comparison Table
| Features | Docker-Based Deployment | Kubernetes-Based HA Deployment |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal For | Startups, Small Teams, PoCs | Enterprises, SaaS, Mission-Critical Systems |
| Deployment Model | Single-Node or Small Cluster | Multi-Node, Distributed |
| Setup Type | Docker / Docker Compose | Kubernetes (Helm / Manifests) |
| High Availability | Not Supported | Built-In (Auto-Healing, Failover) |
| Fault Tolerance | Limited | Node & Pod-Level Resilience |
| Scalability | Vertical / Limited | Horizontal Auto-Scaling |
| Data Volume Support | Low to Medium | High & Burst Workloads |
| Upgrade Strategy | Manual Restarts | Rolling Updates (Zero Downtime) |
| Operational Overhead | Low | Moderate to High |
| Resource Management | Static Allocation | Dynamic Resource Scheduling |
| Multi-Region Support | Not Recommended | Supported (Region-Aware) |
| Security Controls | Basic | Network Policies, Secrets, Isolation |
| RBAC & Access Control | Basic Role Access | Fine-Grained RBAC |
| Monitoring & Health Checks | Basic | Advanced Probes & Auto-Recovery |
| Backup & Disaster Recovery | Manual | Automated & Policy-Based |
| Observability Scale | Single Environment | Multi-Environment / Multi-Cluster |
| Compliance Readiness | Basic | Enterprise (SOC2 / ISO / HIPAA) |
| Future Expansion | Limited | Fully Extensible |
Build Modulis—Your Way, On Your Infrastructure
From single-tenant deployments to multi-region SaaS platforms, Modulis powers high-performance observability without lock-in.