Baserow self-hosted license types

Self-hosted licensing makes it easy to control user access and costs while maintaining deployment flexibility across your infrastructure.

Baserow self-hosted offers three license types: Premium, Advanced, and Enterprise. Each has different seat management and scaling approaches.

Overview

Self-hosted Baserow licenses determine how paid features are distributed to users in your instance. You can change between plans as your needs evolve.

Self-hosted licenses also support instance ID changes, allowing you to transfer licenses between different servers, migrate to new infrastructure without losing licensing, and maintain licensing continuity during deployment changes.

Visit this page to learn more about purchasing a self-hosted license.

License type comparison

The admin subscribes per seat and manually assigns users to seats. Mixing free and billable users within the same instance makes it possible to have multiple licenses in one instance and pay only for users who need upgraded features. The key difference lies in seat assignment.

Understanding these differences helps you choose the right approach for your organization’s size, budget, and administrative preferences.

Premium self-hosted licenses

Premium self-hosted licenses provide precise control over which users access paid features through manual seat assignment. Add additional Premium licenses as your organization grows.

Premium plan doesn’t support free roles or role-based permissions. You set the initial seat count when you purchase a subscription, which defines your licensed user capacity.

Advanced self-hosted licenses

Advanced self-hosted licenses grant paid access to users on your instance, simplifying administration while providing comprehensive features.

When you upgrade to the Advanced plan, start by buying only the number of paid seats you need. Once your license is active, you can then invite free users to join your workspace.

Enterprise licenses

Enterprise licenses provide maximum flexibility and features for large organizations with complex requirements.

Enterprise licensing requires direct consultation with Baserow’s sales team to ensure proper configuration for your organization’s needs.

Contact Baserow sales to discuss Enterprise licensing options and pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I mix different license types on the same instance?

No, you cannot combine different license types. Each instance must use a single license approach: Premium, Advanced, or Enterprise.

How do license transfers work between instances?

You can change the instance ID associated with your subscription, allowing license transfer between different server deployments as your infrastructure needs evolve.

Can I have some users on free and others on self-hosted?

Yes, billable and free users can collaborate in the same workspaces as license is instance-based. Billable users access paid features while free users work within standard limitations.

Do I need to restart my instance after license installation?

License activation typically requires an instance restart to enable paid features and apply new configurations. Learn more about getting started with self-hosted licensing.

Ready to upgrade your self-hosted Baserow instance? Visit the Baserow pricing page to compare plans and features.

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