DreamFactory

Turns any SQL/NoSQL/Structured data into Restful API.

Apache-2.0Developer tools
GitHub stars
1,785
License
Apache-2.0
Latest release
7.7.1
24 September 2026
Last commit
24 September 2026
Runs on
PHP, Docker, Kubernetes

Commits per month, last 12 months

87 commits

How to self-host DreamFactory

DreamFactory runs on PHP, Docker and Kubernetes. 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.

  1. Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
  2. Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
  3. Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
  4. Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is DreamFactory free?

Yes. DreamFactory 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 DreamFactory?

Yes. DreamFactory runs on PHP, Docker and Kubernetes. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

Is DreamFactory still maintained?

The last change to DreamFactory's code was on 24 September 2026, with 87 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

Software Development - API Management

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