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Dokploy vs FreeHosts
Dokploy is an open-source tool to self-host apps, replacing Heroku/Vercel, not a listing service.
DokployOpen-source alternative to Heroku, Vercel, and Netlify.Side by side
- 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.