Datasette
Explore and publish data with easy import and export and database management.
- GitHub stars
- 11,513
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- 1.0a41
24 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
718 commits
How to self-host Datasette
Datasette runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Datasette free?
Yes. Datasette is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Datasette?
Yes. Datasette runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Datasette still maintained?
The last change to Datasette's code was on 12 October 2026, with 718 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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