Mage AI

Development2048MB+ RAM

Modern data pipeline and orchestration tool for ML workflows

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Deploy Mage AI in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Mage AI

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Mage AI?

Mage AI is a modern data pipeline and orchestration tool designed for ML workflows. Self-hosting ensures your data pipelines — which often process sensitive business data — run entirely within your infrastructure. Unlike hosted ETL services that charge per data row, Mage has no usage-based pricing.

Build data pipelines with a hybrid notebook/IDE interface

Process sensitive data without sending it to third-party services

No per-row or per-run pricing — unlimited pipeline executions

Native integration with dbt, Spark, and popular ML frameworks

Built-in orchestration with scheduling, dependencies, and monitoring

Mage AI vs Alternatives

Mage AI vs Airflow

Airflow is powerful but complex to operate. Mage provides a modern UI with real-time development and simpler configuration.

Mage AI vs Fivetran

Fivetran charges per data row. Self-hosted Mage processes unlimited data with zero platform fees.

Mage AI vs Prefect Cloud

Prefect Cloud is a managed service with usage limits. Mage runs entirely on your server with no external dependencies.

Why Deploy Mage AI with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Mage AI with persistent storage for your pipelines and data. It handles the Docker volume mapping so your pipeline code, schedules, and metadata survive container updates.

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After Deployment

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

Access the Mage UI

Create your first pipeline

Configure data sources and transformations

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Mage AI FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Mage AI

How do I deploy Mage AI with Server Compass?

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

Mage AI requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Mage AI data?

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

How do I update Mage AI to the latest version?

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

Is Mage AI free to self-host?

Mage AI 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.