The Things Stack On-premises
Your network server. Your infrastructure. Your data.
How it works
Real ownership, in three steps
1
Get your licence.
Tell us how many devices you plan to connect. Your licence key covers that number, and you can raise it any time.
2
Install the image.
We send you the official The Things Stack image. Deploy it on Docker for a quick start, or on Kubernetes for large-scale, auto-scaling setups.
3
Run it your way.
Your team operates it on your hardware, in your data centre or your own cloud account. Even fully offline.
Most on-premises offers mean a vendor logs into your servers to install and run their software. With The Things Stack, you get the software itself, so control stays with you.
Benefits
Why run it on-premises
Your data stays yours
Device data, keys and logs never leave your network. You decide where it is stored and how long it is kept.
Works without the internet
Run fully isolated where connectivity is not allowed, such as research facilities and critical infrastructure.
No outside access
We never need a login to your servers. Your security team stays in control of who touches the system.
Same software as our Cloud
The same The Things Stack that runs our Cloud, with the same features, APIs and integrations.
Built to scale
From a single server to millions of devices on Kubernetes, with resources added as your network grows.
Pay for what you connect
Your licence follows the devices you actually connect, not what the software can handle. Grow when you are ready.
Cloud vs on-premises
Is on-premises right for you?
Both run the same The Things Stack. The difference is who operates it.
Running a network server reliably 24/7 takes a dedicated operations team. If you don’t have one yet, start on Cloud and move later.
Why enterprises choose it
Trusted where control matters most
Utilities and smart cities
City-wide networks with millions of meters and sensors, run inside the operator’s own data centres.
Research and critical infrastructure
Isolated environments where nothing may connect to the outside world.
Security and alarm services
Large device fleets where data ownership and long-term control are non-negotiable.
Technical details
Deploy anywhere you run containers
Docker
The fastest way to get started, on a single server (recommended 4 vCPUs, 16 GB RAM).
Kubernetes
Large networks that need automatic scaling and high availability, on any Kubernetes cluster.
Your own cloud account
Deploy in your own AWS or Azure account, with guided setups for both.
Integrations
Connect to your existing systems with the same integrations as Cloud, including MQTT, webhooks and full APIs. Let your team sign in with your own identity provider (single sign-on with OpenID Connect, such as Microsoft Entra or Google).
Standards
LoRaWAN 1.0.x and 1.1, device classes A, B and C, multicast, and LoRa Basics Station gateways (including remote configuration via CUPS).
Integrations
Integrates with your favorite tools
Enhance productivity, streamline processes, and keep everything connected without disrupting.
Get started
Ready to own your network server?
Tell us about your infrastructure and device plans. We’ll help you find the right setup and licence.
FAQ
What does on-premises mean with The Things Stack?
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Do I get new versions?
Can I start on Cloud and move to on-premises later?
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