NovaBuilder

What is NovaBuilder?

NovaBuilder is a self-hosted, open-source platform for building real business applications — including internal tools, admin panels, and customer-facing portals. It is system-first: you define data models, workflows, and user interfaces in one place and run everything on your own infrastructure with full data control.

Is NovaBuilder self-hosted?

Yes. NovaBuilder is fully self-hosted. You run it on your own servers—from a single VPS to enterprise clusters—so you meet data residency and compliance requirements without relying on a third-party cloud.

How is NovaBuilder different from typical low-code or internal-tool builders?

Unlike typical low-code or internal-tool builders that focus mainly on UI components, NovaBuilder is system-first and self-hosted. It combines data models, workflows, resource pages, documents, storage, and payments in one stack, and separates system, panel, and public surfaces with granular access control.

Which capabilities are included in NovaBuilder CORE out of the box?

NovaBuilder CORE includes the deep capabilities described on this page out of the box: unified, machine-readable schemas for DataModules, forms, workflows, and resource pages; granular access control with a Record Visibility Engine; native Stripe integration for payments and billing; a document builder with versioning and verification; a Connection Hub and workflow webhooks for integrations; S3-compatible storage with user drives, quotas, and signed URLs; audit logging and system control checks; and security features such as Actor Types, optional OTP, and passkeys. On top of that, you can exte

How does NovaBuilder handle documents and verification?

NovaBuilder lets you design versioned document templates and issue instances from workflows or on demand. Each document can be verified via a unique verification code, QR code, and optional 4-digit PIN on a public verification page, which helps meet requirements for certificates and compliance documents.

How does NovaBuilder integrate with Stripe for payments and billing?

NovaBuilder includes native Stripe integration for checkout sessions, invoices, and creating orders from forms. You can also give customers access to the Stripe billing portal, so payments and subscriptions are managed without custom payment code.

How does NovaBuilder manage data visibility and access control?

NovaBuilder uses RBAC, ACL rules, and a Record Visibility Engine. System, panel, and public surfaces are separated, and record-level visibility rules ensure that each actor only sees the records they are allowed to see, while admins retain safe overrides.

How does NovaBuilder handle storage, user drives, and quotas?

NovaBuilder uses S3-compatible storage profiles for system data, form uploads, and user drives. Per-user quotas, optional file expiration, signed URLs, and sharing and public links help you manage storage usage and secure file access.