A self-hosted backend for full control

Run Apito on your servers or Kubernetes. Open source, no lock-in. Your data, your infra.

Create your first API →View example API

How it works

DB → Apito Engine → API → Client

Your database stays the source of truth. Apito reads your schema and exposes it as GraphQL and REST. Clients call the API; Apito translates and runs queries against your DB.

You connect your existing database. Apito does not own or migrate your data. It generates types, queries, and mutations from your schema so you get a working API without writing resolver or REST boilerplate.

Why self-host?

Self-hosting gives you control over data residency, compliance, and scaling. Apito is open source so you can run it on-prem, in your VPC, or in your Kubernetes cluster without depending on a single vendor.

  • Data stays in your environment. No shared multi-tenant DB.
  • Compliance and audit: you own the stack.
  • Scale and tune to your workload.

Use cases

  • On-prem or air-gapped deployments.
  • Teams that require data sovereignty.
  • Unified GraphQL/REST API over existing self-hosted DBs.

Bring your own DB

MySQL → GraphQL API in 5 minutes

Connect MySQL, get a full GraphQL API with queries and mutations. No code.

MongoDB → REST API in minutes

Point Apito at MongoDB; REST endpoints and optional GraphQL are generated automatically.

Existing production DB → no migration

Use your current database as-is. Apito connects read-only or read-write; no schema takeover.

FAQ

Can I run Apito entirely on my own infrastructure?
Yes. Apito is open source and can be self-hosted on your servers, Kubernetes, or private cloud. You keep full control of data and deployment.
What do I need to self-host Apito?
You need a host that can run the Apito engine (Docker/Kubernetes or binary). Your database (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) can run on the same infra or separately.
Is there a cloud option if I don’t want to self-host?
Yes. You can use Apito Cloud for a managed API, or self-host when you need on-prem or full control.
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