Appish gives your Docker container a public HTTPS URL with a single docker push — no repo to connect, no YAML, no CI/CD pipeline, no new CLI to install.
Tag your image with the port (:port_3000), push it, and your app is live at your-slot.appi.sh in about 30 seconds.
Built for the things you build in an evening: hackathon demos, AI agents, MCP servers, Discord bots, and live demos for your README.
Free slots run for 2 hours — perfect for "check this out" moments. When the slot expires, one more push brings it right back.
No servers to manage, no cold-start config, no credit card.
Appish turns a Docker push into a public HTTPS URL in seconds, without repos, CI/CD, or extra CLI.
- for
- Developers needing quick, shareable container demos or bots, especially for hackathons and short-term previews.
- pricing
- freemium
works withDocker
Key features
6 features of Appish
- One-command deployment — Push a Docker image and get a live HTTPS URL in ~30 seconds.
- Port selection via tag — Specify the listening port by tagging the image (e.g., :port_3000).
- Env vars & secrets in tags — Configure environment variables and secrets directly through image tags.
- Zero-setup dashboard — Optional dashboard for slot management; most use cases need only the push command.
- Free 4-hour slots — Each free slot runs for 4 hours and can be extended with a single click.
- Paid persistent slots — Custom expiry and higher resource limits for multi-day or production-like demos.
Use cases
- Hackathon demo with a live URL
- AI agent prototype shared via a short link
- Discord bot hosted for a quick showcase
- README with an embedded live demo
- Multi-day client preview using a paid persistent slot
Appish pricing
- Free$0/mo1 slot · 4 hours each, extendable · public URL · shared resources
- Paid App Slot$5/month per slot/monthCustom expiry configuration · stays online while subscribed · better resource limits · ideal for multi-day demos
Appish vs alternatives
 Appish | .png?width=64) Dokploy |  Spawned |  ServBay |  worktree-compose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Instant public URLs for Docker containers | Self-hosted full-stack app hosting | Custom cloud hosting with Vercel-style workflow | Integrated web dev environment | Docker Compose isolation for local worktrees |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Free | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 19 | 68 | 63 | 19 |
| Launched | Jan 2029 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2026 | Sep 2024 | Mar 2026 |
- Appish vs Dokploy: Open-source self-hosted platform similar to Heroku/Vercel, but requires setup; Appish is zero-setup push-only.
- Appish vs Spawned: Provides a Vercel-like platform for your own cloud, with more configuration; Appish focuses on instant URLs via Docker push.
- Appish vs ServBay: Web development environment with IDE features; Appish is a lightweight container URL service.
- Appish vs worktree-compose: Zero-config Docker Compose isolation for git worktrees; Appish offers instant public URLs without Compose files.
Appish FAQ
How do I specify which port my app listens on?+
Add the port number as a tag on the image (e.g., :port_3000) when you push.
How long does a free slot last?+
Free slots run for 4 hours and can be extended at any time with one click.
Do I need to provide a credit card to use Appish?+
No, the free tier requires no credit card.
What happens when a slot expires?+
Push the image again and the slot is recreated instantly.
Is there any additional CLI to install?+
No, you use the standard Docker CLI; no extra tools are required.
Summarized by DevHunt from appi.sh · Sep 30, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
