Cachely vs DIY self-hosted cache
The self-hosted Nx cache, managed and safe from poisoning.
Nx's self-hosted remote cache lets you run your own cache server or wire Nx straight to an S3 or GCS bucket (nx-cache-server, nx-remotecache-s3, and friends). It works, but you own the uptime, the security patches, and the CVE-2025-36852 cache-poisoning risk - and a raw bucket gives you no idea what the cache actually saves you. Cachely is that same self-hosted cache, managed for you, with ROI and optimization insights built in.
Side by side
Cachely vs a DIY self-hosted Nx cache
| Feature | Cachely | DIY self-hosted cache |
|---|---|---|
| Setup and maintenance | Managed service. Drop in a token - no server to run, scale, or patch. | You run and update the cache server or bucket wiring yourself. |
| Cache poisoning (CVE-2025-36852) | Mitigated: read-only tokens stop pull-request builds writing to the cache. | Exposed: a shared writable bucket lets any PR poison the cache. |
| Access control | Per-token read/write permissions, hashed tokens, one-click revoke. | Usually one shared bucket credential or token for everyone. |
| Insights and ROI | Hit rate, slowest tasks, CI minutes and cost saved, optimization suggestions. | None. A bucket has no idea what it saved you. |
| Artifact storage | Managed Cloudflare R2 - zero setup, included in the subscription. | Your own bucket - plus all the IAM and lifecycle config that comes with it. |
| Works with Nx | Yes, via the standard self-hosted remote cache protocol. | Yes - it is the same protocol. |
| Cost model | Flat subscription. No per-seat or per-workspace fees. | Cloud storage + egress + the engineering time to maintain it. |
Comparison reflects publicly documented behaviour as of 2026. DIY self-hosted cache may have changed since; let us know and we will update the page.
Bottom line
When Cachely is the right call
Run a DIY self-hosted cache when you want full control of the bytes and have the team to operate and secure it.
Choose Cachely when you want the same self-hosted Nx cache without the maintenance or the cache-poisoning risk - plus the ROI and optimization insights a raw bucket can never give you.
Related guides
- Nx Cloud alternativeWhen Nx Cloud fits and when a focused managed remote cache is the better call.
- Cachely vs Nx CloudFlat pricing vs seats, managed SaaS, and scaling limits compared.
- Managed remote build cacheHow to evaluate a managed cache on protocol support, security, and cost.
- Nx remote cacheSet up the official Nx self-hosted cache and see how the task hash works.
FAQ
Cachely vs DIY self-hosted cache: migration and feature FAQ
- What is a self-hosted Nx cache?
- It is the Nx remote cache run on infrastructure you own - typically an open-source cache server (such as nx-cache-server) or an S3/GCS bucket wired up with a community adapter. You are responsible for hosting, scaling, security, and upkeep.
- Why use Cachely instead of running my own Nx cache?
- Cachely is the same self-hosted Nx remote cache, managed for you: no server to host or patch, read-only token enforcement against cache poisoning (CVE-2025-36852) built in, ROI reporting and tool insights included, and predictable flat pricing instead of cloud bills plus engineering time.
- Is a DIY self-hosted cache cheaper than Cachely?
- The storage bill can look cheap, but a DIY cache also costs the engineering time to build, secure, monitor, and maintain it, plus the risk of cache poisoning if read-only enforcement is missing. Cachely folds all of that into a flat subscription.