Self-Hosted Screen Recording — Own Your Data, Own Your Infrastructure
SulusCast lets you self-host screen recordings on your own S3-compatible storage. Connect AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, or Backblaze and every recording goes directly to your infrastructure. No vendor lock-in, full data sovereignty.
Everything You Need in a Self-Hosted Screen Recorder
SulusCast gives teams complete control over where recordings are stored, without sacrificing the instant sharing experience
Connect Any S3-Compatible Storage
SulusCast supports AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, MinIO, Wasabi, and any other S3-compatible object storage. Configure your bucket credentials once in SulusCast's settings and every recording uploads directly to your infrastructure, not SulusCast's cloud. Prefer a consumer cloud? SulusCast also connects to your own Google Drive.
Recordings Never Touch Third-Party Servers
With self-hosted storage configured, video files travel from the SulusCast desktop app directly to your storage bucket. No recording data passes through SulusCast's servers. You maintain full custody and chain of possession for every file.
Self-Host the Entire SulusCast Platform
Go beyond storage — deploy the complete SulusCast web platform on your own infrastructure. The dashboard, sharing layer, API, and all services run within your network perimeter. Full control over the entire recording and sharing pipeline.
Open Source and Auditable
SulusCast is self-hostable on your own infrastructure. Your security team can audit every line of code that handles recording, uploading, and sharing. No black-box behavior, no undisclosed data flows — complete transparency for enterprise security reviews.
Instant Shareable Links from Your Own Storage
Self-hosted storage doesn't mean sacrificing the instant sharing experience. Stop recording, get a shareable link immediately — but the video is served from your S3 bucket, not SulusCast's CDN. Your infrastructure, your links, SulusCast's instant-share UX.
Password-Protected Sharing
Add a password to any shared recording. Combined with self-hosted storage, you control both where the video is stored and who can access it. Perfect for internal teams, client deliverables, or any content requiring restricted access.
4K Recording at 60fps
Self-hosting doesn't mean downgrading quality. SulusCast records your screen at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second with system audio and webcam overlay. High-quality recordings stored exactly where you want them.
Custom Domain Support
Serve SulusCast's sharing pages from your own custom domain. Combined with self-hosted storage, recordings are fully within your brand and infrastructure — from the video file in your S3 bucket to the sharing link your viewers click.
See SulusCast in Action
Watch how SulusCast makes screen recording simple, powerful, and accessible.
Why Self-Host Your Screen Recordings with SulusCast
Most screen recorders lock your data to their cloud — SulusCast is built from the ground up to run entirely on your own infrastructure
SulusCast vs Loom for Self-Hosting
Loom offers no self-hosting option. Every recording is stored on Loom's servers, and if Loom changes pricing or shuts down, your video library is at risk. SulusCast supports custom S3 storage so your recordings live in your bucket forever, regardless of what happens to SulusCast's cloud offering. See the full SulusCast vs Loom comparison.
SulusCast vs Panopto for Self-Hosting
Panopto offers on-premise deployment for enterprise customers at significant cost. SulusCast's self-hosting is available to any team — configure your S3 bucket in minutes, or deploy the full platform from the self-hosted deployment. No enterprise contract required.
SulusCast vs OBS for Self-Hosted Recording
OBS records locally but lacks any sharing or collaboration layer. SulusCast gives you OBS-level data control — recordings stay on your infrastructure — combined with async sharing links, thread commenting, and a web dashboard your team can actually use.
SulusCast for Regulated Industries
Healthcare, finance, legal, and government teams face strict data residency requirements. SulusCast with self-hosted S3 storage keeps recordings within your regulated environment. Combined with self-hosted storage, SulusCast satisfies the compliance requirements that typical SaaS tools can't meet. Learn about HIPAA-compliant recording with SulusCast.
Two Self-Hostable Recording Modes
Both SulusCast recording modes work fully with self-hosted storage — choose the right workflow for your team
Instant Mode
Record and get a shareable link the moment you stop. With self-hosted storage, that link points to video in your S3 bucket. Ideal for quick team updates, bug reports, and async communication where speed matters and data residency is required.
Studio Mode
Record screen and webcam as separate tracks with no time limits. Completely free for personal use. Studio Mode recordings upload to your configured S3 bucket, giving you separate video files for post-production editing and full control over storage lifecycle.
Self-Hosted SulusCast vs Other Screen Recorders
| Feature | SulusCast (Self-Hosted) | Loom | Vidyard | Panopto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted storage | Yes — any S3 | No | No | On-premise only |
| Self-hostable platform | Yes — full stack | No | No | Yes (enterprise) |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No | No | No |
| Instant share links | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4K recording | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| AI captions | Yes (optional) | Paid only | Paid only | Paid only |
| Free tier | Yes — Studio Mode | Limited | Limited | No |
| Auditable code | Yes — full codebase | No | No | No |
Who Uses Self-Hosted Screen Recording
Teams across industries choose SulusCast's self-hosted storage when data residency, compliance, or cost control matters
Enterprise IT and Security Teams
Organizations with strict data governance policies use SulusCast with self-hosted S3 to ensure recording content never leaves their cloud environment. Security teams can audit SulusCast's self-hosted deployment to verify exactly what data is transmitted and where it goes.
Healthcare Organizations
SulusCast with AWS S3 self-hosting keeps recorded content within HIPAA-eligible infrastructure. Clinical training videos, EHR walkthroughs, and patient education recordings stay on your AWS account — covered by your existing BAA. Learn more about HIPAA-compliant recording.
Financial Services and Legal Teams
Banks, law firms, and financial institutions with data residency or jurisdiction requirements deploy SulusCast with S3-compatible storage in their approved regions. Recordings never traverse unapproved infrastructure, satisfying regulatory and legal hold requirements.
Developer and Engineering Teams
Engineers who want to verify what software does with their data run SulusCast with self-hosted storage. Record bug reports, architecture walkthroughs, and code reviews — all stored in your team's S3 bucket. Open-source code means the data handling is verifiable, not just promised.
Agencies and Client Services Teams
Agencies handling client work use SulusCast with self-hosted storage to keep client recording content isolated per project or client bucket. No client data commingles with other customers on a shared SaaS platform.
Self-Hosting Enthusiasts and Privacy Advocates
Individuals and teams who prefer to own their tools deploy the full SulusCast platform — web app, API, and storage — on their own VPS or cloud account. Self-hosting means no restrictions on how you run it or modify it for your needs.
How to Set Up Self-Hosted Screen Recording with SulusCast
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Create an S3-compatible bucket — AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, or a self-hosted MinIO instance all work
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Generate access credentials for your bucket with read/write permissions
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Download SulusCast for Mac or Windows — installation takes under 2 minutes
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Open SulusCast settings and navigate to the storage configuration section
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Enter your bucket name, region, access key, secret key, and optional custom endpoint
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Record a test video — verify the file appears in your bucket directly after stopping
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Share the recording link — the video is now served from your own storage
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Optionally deploy the full SulusCast web platform for complete infrastructure ownership
Frequently Asked Questions About Self-Hosted Screen Recording
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