MindsDB

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AI layer for existing databases - bring ML to your data

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Deploy MindsDB in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select MindsDB

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host MindsDB?

MindsDB brings machine learning directly to your existing databases using SQL syntax. Self-hosting means your data never leaves your infrastructure — predictions are made where your data lives. This eliminates the latency and security concerns of sending data to external ML APIs.

Create ML models using familiar SQL syntax — no Python required

Data stays in your database — predictions happen locally

Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and 100+ data sources

Real-time predictions as part of your existing SQL queries

Fine-tune models on your proprietary data without external exposure

MindsDB vs Alternatives

MindsDB vs BigQuery ML

BigQuery ML locks you into Google Cloud. MindsDB is open-source and works with any database on any infrastructure.

MindsDB vs Amazon SageMaker

SageMaker requires data science expertise. MindsDB lets SQL developers build and deploy ML models without learning Python.

MindsDB vs H2O.ai

H2O is powerful but complex. MindsDB integrates directly into your existing database workflow with zero infrastructure changes.

Why Deploy MindsDB with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys MindsDB with the correct memory allocation (4GB+ recommended) and persistent storage for your trained models. It pre-configures connections so MindsDB can reach your existing database containers.

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After Deployment

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

Access the MindsDB editor

Connect your databases

Create predictors with SQL syntax

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

MindsDB FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting MindsDB

How do I deploy MindsDB with Server Compass?

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

MindsDB requires a minimum of 4096MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 8192MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing MindsDB data?

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

How do I update MindsDB to the latest version?

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

Is MindsDB free to self-host?

MindsDB 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.