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Bigcapital

Application512MB+ RAM

Open-source accounting and invoicing software

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Deploy Bigcapital in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select Bigcapital

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Benefits of Deploying Bigcapital with Server Compass

Self-hosting gives you full control over your data and infrastructure

One-Click Deployment

Deploy Bigcapital to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No command-line required.

Full Data Ownership

Your Bigcapital data stays on your server. No third-party access.

Use Any VPS Provider

Works with DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, AWS, or any server with Docker.

Automatic Updates

Keep Bigcapital up-to-date with one-click container updates.

Explore Bigcapital in Action

Server Compass provides everything you need to deploy and manage Bigcapitalon your own infrastructure.

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Docker Compose Ready

Pre-configured docker-compose.yml for Bigcapital with best practices.

Environment Variables

Easily configure all settings through an intuitive GUI.

Persistent Storage

Data volumes configured automatically for reliable storage.

Health Monitoring

Built-in health checks to ensure your service is running.

SSL/HTTPS Support

Easy SSL certificate configuration with Let's Encrypt.

Backup Support

Export and backup your data with simple commands.

Bigcapital FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Bigcapital

How do I deploy Bigcapital with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Bigcapital 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 Bigcapital?

Bigcapital 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 Bigcapital data?

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

How do I update Bigcapital to the latest version?

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

Is Bigcapital free to self-host?

Bigcapital is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($19 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.

Ready to Self-Host Bigcapital?

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