Baserow

Development512MB+ RAM

Open-source no-code database and Airtable alternative

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Deploy Baserow in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Baserow

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

CLI Deployment

Deploy Baserow Yourself

Want full control? Here's how to deploy Baserow yourself using Docker Compose.

Log into Your Server

Access your server's command line by opening a terminal and running the SSH command below.

terminal

# SSH into your server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# Using a custom SSH key
ssh -i ~/.ssh/id_rsa root@your-server-ip

First time? Need Docker? Install it: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sh

Prepare the Install Location

Set up the folder structure for your Docker deployment.

terminal

# Create and navigate to project directory
mkdir -p ~/apps/baserow
cd ~/apps/baserow

Create docker-compose.yml

Set up your Docker Compose file with this configuration:

docker-compose.yml

services:
  baserow:
    image: baserow/baserow:2.0.6
    ports:
      - "4000:80"
    environment:
      - BASEROW_PUBLIC_URL=<your-baserow-public-url>
      - BASEROW_CADDY_ADDRESSES=:80
      - SECRET_KEY=<your-secret-key>
      - DATABASE_PASSWORD=<your-database-password>
      - REDIS_PASSWORD=<your-redis-password>
    volumes:
      - baserow_data:/baserow/data
    restart: unless-stopped

volumes:
  baserow_data:

Required Settings

PORTHost port to expose(default: 4000)

BASEROW_PUBLIC_URLPublic URL

SECRET_KEYDjango secret key

DATABASE_PASSWORDDatabase password

REDIS_PASSWORDRedis password

Run the Deployment

Start all services defined in your compose file.

terminal

# Start the containers in detached mode
docker compose up -d

# Check if containers are running
docker compose ps

# View logs
docker compose logs -f

Configure Network Access

Open the port so you can access the application externally.

terminal

# Allow the application port through firewall
sudo ufw allow 4000/tcp
sudo ufw reload

# Access your app at:
# http://your-server-ip:4000

Skip the Terminal

Want one-click deploys? Try Server Compass.

Skip the terminal and deploy Baserow with a visual interface. Configure everything with clicks, not commands.

Visual configuration UI
One-click deployment
Automatic SSL setup
Zero-downtime updates
Built-in monitoring
One-click rollbacks

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After Deployment

After deploying Baserow with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create your account

Create your first database

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Baserow FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Baserow

How do I deploy Baserow with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Baserow from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Baserow?

Baserow requires a minimum of 512MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Baserow data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Baserow backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Baserow to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Baserow image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Baserow free to self-host?

Baserow is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.