
Flowise
Low-code LLM app builder with drag-and-drop UI
Deploy Flowise in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Flowise
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
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.
Flowise vs Alternatives
Both are visual LLM builders. Flowise is lighter-weight and easier to get started, while Langflow offers more advanced multi-agent features.
Dify bundles hosting and model management. Flowise is more focused and flexible as a pure flow builder with broader LangChain integration.
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.
Download Server CompassAfter Deployment
After deploying Flowise with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Access the Flowise UI
Create your first chatflow
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.
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