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Coolify vs MarsX Dev
Coolify is a self-hosted Heroku/Vercel alternative; Mars adds a no-code micro-app ecosystem and code switching.
CoolifyOpen-source, self-hostable alternative to Heroku and Vercel
MarsX DevMarsX: Your Idea, Our Platform – App Creation Made Easy!Which to pick
Pick Coolify if you want…
- Self-hosted PaaS alternative
- Self-hosted app platform
- Open-source code (coollabsio/coolify on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
- Integrations with GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket (on Coolify's list, not MarsX Dev's)
Pick MarsX Dev if you want…
- Hybrid no-code-to-code app builder
- Integrations with JavaScript, TypeScript or SQL (on MarsX Dev'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.
- MarsX Dev:MarsX Dev is an open-source low-code/full-code platform that lets you build full-stack micro-apps with a web IDE.
- Best for
- Coolify:Self-hosted PaaS alternative
- MarsX Dev:Hybrid no-code-to-code app builder
- Who it’s for
- Coolify:Developers and teams who want full control over deployment infrastructure.
- MarsX Dev:Developers and teams who want to start with no-code and switch to code without losing work.
- Pricing
- Coolify:Freemium
- MarsX Dev:Freemium
- Plans
- Coolify:Cloud $5 /month per month
- MarsX Dev:Free $0 per month
- Open source
- Coolify:Yes, 62,472 GitHub stars
- MarsX Dev:—
- Works with
- Coolify:GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, Docker
- MarsX Dev:JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Git
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.
MarsX Dev features
- Micro-App Library. Pre-built full-stack micro-apps (e.g., NFT marketplace, Uber-like marketplace, social network).
- Dual No-Code / Code IDE. Start with visual no-code building, then switch to a JavaScript/TypeScript IDE for custom logic.
- Cross-Platform Deployment. Deploy to cloud, on-premise, or local servers on Windows, Linux, or any JS server.
- Open-Source Engine. Mars engine is free under Apache 2.0 and can be self-hosted or extended.
- Built-in DevOps Tools. Git version control, CI/CD, and server-client-database stack in one platform.
- GDPR & Security Controls. Data ownership, delete-account, secure storage and audit-ready compliance features.
Coolify vs MarsX Dev FAQ
Is Coolify or MarsX Dev free?+
Coolify has a free plan; paid plans start at $5/month (Cloud). MarsX Dev has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Coolify or MarsX Dev open source?+
Coolify is open source (coollabsio/coolify on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for MarsX Dev.
Do Coolify and MarsX Dev integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Coolify lists GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea and 1 more; MarsX Dev lists JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL and Git.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.