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Coolify vs Deckrun

Coolify is self-hosted and open-source, similar to Deckrun’s self-hosted approach but focuses on Heroku/Vercel replacement.

Which to pick

Pick Coolify if you want…

  • Self-hosted PaaS alternative
  • Open-source code (coollabsio/coolify on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
  • Integrations with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket (on Coolify's list, not Deckrun's)

Pick Deckrun if you want…

  • One-command Kubernetes deployments
  • Integrations with DigitalOcean or Scaleway (on Deckrun's list, not Coolify's)

Side by side

What it is
Coolify:Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform to deploy apps, databases and services to any server.
Deckrun:Deckrun lets developers deploy and manage cloud apps on Kubernetes with a single CLI command, using their own DigitalOcean or Scaleway resources.
Best for
Coolify:Self-hosted PaaS alternative
Deckrun:One-command Kubernetes deployments
Who it’s for
Coolify:Developers and teams who want full control over deployment infrastructure.
Deckrun:Developers and small teams who want PaaS-like simplicity on their own cloud infrastructure.
Pricing
Coolify:Freemium
Deckrun:Freemium
Plans
Coolify:Cloud $5 /month per month
Deckrun:—
Open source
Coolify:Yes, 62,472 GitHub stars
Deckrun:—
Works with
Coolify:GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, Docker
Deckrun:DigitalOcean, Scaleway

Coolify features

  • Any Language & Framework. Deploy static sites, APIs, back-ends and services written in any language.
  • Any Server. Deploy to VPS, Raspberry Pi, EC2, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, or any SSH-accessible host.
  • Git Integration. Push-to-deploy from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea and other platforms.
  • Free SSL. Automatic Let's Encrypt certificates for custom domains.
  • Automatic DB Backups. Back up databases to any S3-compatible storage with one-click restore.
  • Real-time Terminal. Run commands on your servers directly from the browser UI.
  • Collaborative Projects. Share projects, set roles and permissions for team members.
  • Powerful API. Automate deployments and manage resources via a robust REST API.

Deckrun features

  • One-command deploy. Deploy, build, and push your app with a single `deck deploy` command and get an instant URL.
  • Managed Kubernetes clusters. Create and maintain clusters on DigitalOcean or Scaleway with `deck cluster create`.
  • Auto-generated Dockerfiles. Deckrun detects the app’s framework and creates a Dockerfile automatically, editable if needed.
  • Auto-scaling & resources. Set CPU/memory thresholds; the cluster scales instances up or down based on demand.
  • Real-time logs & shell access. Stream logs directly in the terminal and filter by app, process, or time range.
  • GitHub Action integration. Deploy on every push using the official Deckrun GitHub Action.

Coolify vs Deckrun FAQ

Is Coolify or Deckrun free?+

Coolify has a free plan; paid plans start at $5/month (Cloud). Deckrun has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Coolify or Deckrun open source?+

Coolify is open source (coollabsio/coolify on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Deckrun.

Do Coolify and Deckrun integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Coolify lists GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea and 1 more; Deckrun lists DigitalOcean and Scaleway.

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