Apache OpenDAL™: One Layer, All Storage. by apache
Apache OpenDAL: One Layer, All Storage.
About Apache OpenDAL™: One Layer, All Storage.
From the project's README at github.com/apache/opendal. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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OpenDAL (, pronounced "OH-puhn-dal") is an Open Data Access Layer that enables seamless interaction with diverse storage services.
OpenDAL's development is guided by its vision of One Layer, All Storage and its core principles: Open Community, Solid Foundation, Fast Access, Object Storage First, and Extensible Architecture. Read the explained vision at OpenDAL Vision. For ANY languages
> Note: Each binding has its own independent version number, which may differ from the Rust core version. When checking for updates or compatibility, always refer to the specific binding's version rather than the core version.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 5.0k | github.com/apache/opendal |
| GitHub forks | 741 | github.com/apache/opendal |
| CRATES downloads (last month) | 3270k | opendal |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 4.2 years | since Feb 2022 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 150 | last: 6 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
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Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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