Deploy Baserow: Choose your hosting option

Baserow offers two deployment options: Baserow Cloud for instant setup with managed hosting, or Self-hosted for complete control over your infrastructure. Both versions offer the same core features with free and paid plans available.

Choosing how to deploy Baserow

Baserow gives you flexibility in how you deploy and run the platform. Baserow Cloud provides a fully managed experience where you sign up and start building immediately, while Self-hosted deployment gives you complete control over where your data lives and how Baserow runs. Both options access the same powerful features, with pricing plans that scale as your needs grow.

Feature Baserow Cloud Self-hosted
Setup time Instant (sign up and go) Requires installation and configuration
Infrastructure management Fully managed by Baserow You manage servers and maintenance
Data location Baserow’s cloud servers Your chosen infrastructure
Updates Automatic Manual or automated (your choice)
Scaling Automatic You control scaling
Best for Quick starts, teams without IT resources Organizations with specific security/compliance needs
Free tier available Yes Yes (open source)

Baserow Cloud: Managed hosting

Baserow Cloud is the fastest way to start using Baserow. Sign up at baserow.io, create your account, and begin building databases and applications immediately, no installation, no servers to manage, no technical setup required.

What Baserow manages for you:

  • Infrastructure: Servers, storage, networking, and backups
  • Updates: Automatic platform updates with new features
  • Security: SSL certificates, DDoS protection, and security patches
  • Performance: Load balancing and optimization
  • Uptime: 99.9% availability with monitoring

Learn more about Baserow Cloud pricing and plans.

When to choose Cloud:

  • You want to start using Baserow immediately
  • Your team lacks dedicated IT resources
  • You prefer not to manage infrastructure
  • You need automatic updates and maintenance
  • Standard data hosting meets your compliance requirements

Create a free Cloud account

Self-hosted: Deploy on your infrastructure

Self-hosted Baserow gives you complete control over where and how Baserow runs. Install on on-premise servers, private cloud environments, or any infrastructure you control. You manage updates, backups, security, and scaling according to your organization’s requirements.

What you control:

  • Data location: On-premise or cloud provider of your choice
  • Infrastructure: Server specifications and scaling
  • Network: Internal-only or internet-accessible deployment
  • Compliance: Meet specific regulatory requirements
  • Customization: Modify and extend Baserow if needed
  • Air-gapped deployment: Run completely offline if required

Learn more about Baserow Self-hosted pricing and plans.

When to choose Self-hosted:

  • You need data to remain on specific infrastructure
  • Compliance requires on-premise or private cloud hosting
  • You want unlimited rows, storage, and API usage
  • Your team has technical resources for server management
  • You need air-gapped deployment without internet access
  • You want to customize or extend Baserow’s codebase

View self-hosting installation guides

Open source licensing

Baserow’s codebase is primarily MIT-licensed, one of the most permissive open source licenses available. This means you can use, modify, and distribute Baserow with minimal restrictions and high compatibility with other licenses.

Getting started with your chosen deployment

Starting with Baserow Cloud:

  1. Create your free account
  2. Verify your email address
  3. Create your first workspace
  4. Start building databases or use templates
  5. Upgrade to a paid plan when you need premium features

Full quick start guide →

Starting with Self-hosted:

  1. Choose your installation method (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
  2. Follow the installation documentation
  3. Configure your instance using the configuration guide
  4. Register your license for premium features (if needed)
  5. Set up user accounts and workspaces

Self-hosting documentation →

Migrating between deployment options

Moving from Cloud to Self-hosted

Migrating your data from Baserow Cloud to a self-hosted instance requires assistance from our team to ensure data integrity and ownership verification.

Migration process: Contact our support team to request migration. We verify your data ownership, then create a complete export of your workspace data. We provide import instructions for your self-hosted instance. You import the data using command-line tools

Requirements:

  • Active Baserow Cloud account with data to migrate
  • Working self-hosted Baserow instance
  • Command-line experience for the import process
  • Technical knowledge for troubleshooting

Request migration assistance

Moving from Self-hosted to Cloud

Contact our team to discuss moving from self-hosted to Cloud. Requirements and process vary based on your data volume and current setup.

Frequently asked questions

Which deployment option should I choose?

Choose Baserow Cloud if you want to start immediately, prefer not to manage infrastructure, and standard cloud hosting meets your needs. Choose Self-hosted if you need data on specific infrastructure, have compliance requirements, want unlimited usage, or have technical resources to manage servers.

Can I try both deployment options?

Yes. Start with the free Cloud tier to learn Baserow quickly, then set up a self-hosted instance later if needed. You can migrate data between deployments with our assistance.

What’s the difference between Premium and Enterprise plans?

Premium plans include advanced permissions, increased limits, and premium features. Enterprise adds audit logs, SSO integration, priority support, SLAs, and features for large organizations. Compare all plans →

Who counts as a “user” for billing purposes?

Understanding which users count toward your subscription helps you manage costs effectively and plan your team structure appropriately. Learn more about billing →

Does Self-hosted require a license for premium features?

The open source version is free with core features and unlimited usage. To access premium features on Self-hosted, purchase a paid license. View premium features →

Can I run Baserow completely offline?

Yes. Self-hosted Baserow supports air-gapped deployment on servers without internet access. This is useful for secure environments or sensitive data that cannot connect to external networks.

What happens if I lose connection to Baserow Cloud?

Baserow uses WebSockets for real-time collaboration. If you lose connection, you’ll see a “Connection to the server failed” message. Baserow automatically attempts to reconnect. Simply refresh the page once your connection is restored. Check the status page if issues persist.

How do I get support for technical issues?

  • Free plans: Community forum, documentation, and tutorials
  • Premium and Advanced plans: Everything in Free plus community priority
  • Enterprise plans: Direct support access, priority response times, and SLAs

Contact support →

Troubleshooting and resources

Self-hosted installation help:

Cloud account issues:

Common issues:

Connection failures: Usually temporary network issues. Refresh the page and check your internet connection. Verify Baserow’s status for any ongoing incidents.

Installation errors: Review the installation documentation and debugging guide. Search the community forum for similar issues.

License activation: Follow the paid license installation guide or contact support for assistance.

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