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Coolify vs EdgeOrb

Coolify is an open-source self-hosted alternative to Heroku/Vercel, whereas EdgeOrb is a hosted Australian service.

Which to pick

Pick Coolify if you want…

  • Self-hosted PaaS alternative
  • The lower starting price: $5/month against $49/month
  • Open-source code (coollabsio/coolify on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
  • Integrations with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket (on Coolify's list, not EdgeOrb's)

Pick EdgeOrb if you want…

  • Simple click-deploy container hosting
  • Integrations with Custom dynamic networking fabric (on EdgeOrb'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.
EdgeOrb:EdgeOrb is an Australian-owned cloud platform for deploying and managing containerized applications with simple click-based workflows.
Best for
Coolify:Self-hosted PaaS alternative
EdgeOrb:Simple click-deploy container hosting
Who it’s for
Coolify:Developers and teams who want full control over deployment infrastructure.
EdgeOrb:Developers and teams needing easy container hosting and scaling.
Pricing
Coolify:Freemium
EdgeOrb:Freemium
Plans
Coolify:Cloud $5 /month per month
EdgeOrb:Free $0 · Starter $49/mo per month · Business $149/mo per month
Open source
Coolify:Yes, 62,472 GitHub stars
EdgeOrb:—
Works with
Coolify:GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, Docker
EdgeOrb:Custom dynamic networking fabric

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.

EdgeOrb features

  • Container Deployments. Deploy containers of any major format with a few clicks.
  • Dynamic Networking. Custom fabric provides secure, subnet-free connectivity worldwide.
  • Built-in Load Balancer. Layer 7 HTTP and Layer 4 TCP load balancing included at no extra cost.
  • SSD Storage. High-performance local SSD storage available as an add-on.
  • Logging. Integrated logging for performance monitoring and issue detection.
  • Free SSL Certificates. Automatic SSL for secure traffic without additional fees.

Coolify vs EdgeOrb FAQ

Is Coolify or EdgeOrb free?+

Coolify has a free plan; paid plans start at $5/month (Cloud). EdgeOrb has a free plan; paid plans start at $49/month (Starter).

Which is cheaper, Coolify or EdgeOrb?+

Coolify is cheaper to start with: Coolify's Cloud plan ($5/month) against EdgeOrb's Starter plan ($49/month).

Is Coolify or EdgeOrb open source?+

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

Do Coolify and EdgeOrb integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Coolify lists GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea and 1 more; EdgeOrb lists Custom dynamic networking fabric.

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