Mathesar
A self-hosted Backend, APIs & Databases app you can run on your own server.
Mathesar is a self-hosted backend and data platform that you run on your own server instead of renting it as a cloud service. Because it runs on infrastructure you control, your data stays with you and there is no subscription required to keep using it.
The project is developed in the open via GitHub, where it has earned 5.1K stars from the community. Repository activity was last recorded on Jul 13, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.
Before you switch
Backend platforms speed up projects but become foundations — test the data-export story early. Confirm how authentication, file storage, and backups work, and check the project's upgrade notes policy. A self-hosted backend keeps your application data under your control from day one.
Like every project listed on SelfHosted, Mathesar is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.