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Dokploy vs FreeHosts

Dokploy is an open-source tool to self-host apps, replacing Heroku/Vercel, not a listing service.

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What it is
Dokploy:Dokploy is an open-source platform for self-hosted multi-server app and database deployments with Docker, Traefik and real-time monitoring.
FreeHosts:FreeHosts is a curated directory for genuinely free hosting services, letting you discover, compare and review zero-cost options.
Best for
Dokploy:Self-hosted multi-server deployments
FreeHosts:Curated list of free hosting providers
Who it’s for
Dokploy:Developers and teams needing flexible, self-hosted PaaS-style deployments.
FreeHosts:Developers and creators looking for free hosting for sites, bots, apps or Discord communities.
Pricing
Dokploy:Freemium
FreeHosts:Free
Plans
Dokploy:Hobby $4.50/mo per server per month · Startup $15/mo per month
FreeHosts:—
Open source
Dokploy:Yes, 37,531 GitHub stars
FreeHosts:—
Works with
Dokploy:Nixpacks, Heroku Buildpacks, Docker, Docker Compose, Traefik, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
FreeHosts:—
DevHunt upvotes
Dokploy:19
FreeHosts:2
Launched on DevHunt
Dokploy:Jun 2024
FreeHosts:Jul 2026

Dokploy features

  • Multi-server Deployments. Deploy applications across multiple remote servers with zero-config setup.
  • Docker Compose Support. Native support for full Docker Compose stacks for complex services.
  • Database Management & Backups. Manage MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis with automated backups.
  • Real-time Monitoring & Alerts. Monitor CPU, memory, network and receive alerts for each deployment.
  • API & CLI Access. Automate and extend functionality via a complete REST API and CLI.
  • Docker Swarm Clusters. Scale applications across nodes using built-in Docker Swarm support.
  • Open-source Templates. One-click deployment of popular stacks like Supabase, Cal.com, PocketBase.
  • Advanced User Management. Roles, permissions, 2FA and SSO for secure multi-user environments.

FreeHosts features

  • Hand-curated listings. Each hosting option is manually vetted for genuine zero-cost service.
  • User tips and reviews. Real user feedback helps you avoid trial-and-error.
  • Use-case filters. Filter hosts by personal site, bot, app or Discord community.
  • Side-by-side comparison. Compare free hosts on features, reliability and limits.
  • No hidden upsells. Only truly free options are shown, with no confusing paid add-ons.

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.