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Flowise

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Low-code LLM app builder with drag-and-drop UI

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Deploy Flowise in 3 Steps

1

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

2

Select Flowise

Choose from our template library

3

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Flowise?

Flowise is a low-code platform for building LLM-powered applications using a visual drag-and-drop interface. Self-hosting ensures your API keys, custom prompts, and chatflow logic remain private. Unlike hosted LLM platforms that charge per-request, your self-hosted Flowise has zero usage fees beyond your LLM provider costs.

Visual drag-and-drop builder for LangChain and LlamaIndex flows
Keep API keys and proprietary prompts on your own server
No per-request platform fees — only pay your LLM provider
Build chatbots, RAG pipelines, and AI agents without writing code
Share chatflows via API endpoints for integration with any app

Flowise vs Alternatives

Flowise vs Langflow

Both are visual LLM builders. Flowise is lighter-weight and easier to get started, while Langflow offers more advanced multi-agent features.

Flowise vs Dify

Dify bundles hosting and model management. Flowise is more focused and flexible as a pure flow builder with broader LangChain integration.

Flowise vs Stack AI

Stack AI is a hosted service with per-seat pricing. Self-hosted Flowise gives unlimited users and full control over your flows.

Why Deploy Flowise with Server Compass?

Server Compass configures Flowise with persistent storage so your chatflows survive container restarts. It sets up environment variables for your LLM API keys securely and makes Flowise accessible via your server's IP immediately.

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After Deployment

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

1

Access the Flowise UI

2

Create your first chatflow

3

Configure LLM and embedding models

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Flowise FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Flowise

How do I deploy Flowise with Server Compass?

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

Flowise requires a minimum of 1024MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 2048MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Flowise data?

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

How do I update Flowise to the latest version?

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

Is Flowise free to self-host?

Flowise 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.

Ready to Self-Host Flowise?

Download Server Compass and deploy Flowise to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No Docker expertise required.

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