Installation and Version Comparison

You can install NocoBase in different ways.

Version Comparison

Item	Latest (Stable)	Beta	Alpha (Development)
Features	Stable features; Well tested; only bug fixes.	Includes upcoming features that have undergone initial testing and may have a few issues.	Development build with the latest features, which may be incomplete or unstable.
Audience	Users who require a stable experience and production deployments.	Users who want early access to new features and can provide feedback.	Technically proficient users and contributors interested in cutting-edge development.
Stability	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★☆☆☆
Recommended for Production	Recommended	Use with caution	Use with caution

Installation Method Comparison

Item	Docker Installation (Recommended)	create-nocobase-app Installation	Git Source Code Installation
Features	No code required; quick installation; suitable for fast trials.	Independent application codebase; supports plugin extensions and UI customization.	Obtain the latest source code; suitable for contribution and debugging.
Scenarios	No-code users; users who want to quickly deploy to a server.	Front-end/full-stack developers; team projects; low-code development.	Technical developers; users who want to try unreleased versions.
Technical Requirement	★☆☆☆☆	★★★☆☆	★★★★★
Upgrade Method	Pull the latest image and restart the container.	Update dependencies with yarn.	Synchronize updates through Git.

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What's Next

If you've already picked an installation method, the next step is Install NocoBase App. It walks you through installing NocoBase CLI and finishing the app installation and initialization.