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Coolify

Coolify

Open-source, self-hostable alternative to Heroku and Vercel

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Self-hosting platform with superpowers. Deploy apps, databases & 280+ services to your server. Open-source alternative to Heroku.

Coolify is a free alternative to Heroku and Vercel.

Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform to deploy apps, databases and services to any server.

for
Developers and teams who want full control over deployment infrastructure.
pricing
freemium
license
Apache-2.0
coollabsio/coolify 62k 5.6kPHPupdated 2 days ago
works withGitHubGitLabBitbucketGiteaDocker

Key features

8 features of Coolify
  • 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.

Use cases

  • Deploy a full-stack web app to a personal VPS with automatic SSL.
  • Run one-click services like Redis or PostgreSQL on a Raspberry Pi.
  • Set up CI/CD pipelines that trigger deployments from GitHub pull requests.
  • Back up production databases to S3 and restore them instantly when needed.

Coolify vs alternatives

CoolifyRenderRailwayVercelNetlify
Best forSelf-hosted PaaS alternativeFully managed cloud deploymentsHosted app & DB deploymentsStatic site hostingStatic site & serverless hosting
PricingFreemiumSubscriptionSubscriptionSubscriptionSubscription
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  • Coolify vs Render: Managed PaaS with built-in hosting, no self-hosting option.
  • Coolify vs Railway: Provides hosted services only; Coolify lets you run on any server you own.
  • Coolify vs Vercel: Focuses on frontend static sites, while Coolify supports full-stack apps and databases.
  • Coolify vs Netlify: Offers managed hosting for static sites and functions; Coolify adds self-hosted control and broader service catalog.

Coolify FAQ

Do I get any Cloud-only features?+

Cloud includes managed hosting, email alerts and managed updates, while self-hosted provides the same core features on your own servers.

Does Coolify Cloud back up my application data?+

Yes, Cloud handles backups for the Coolify platform itself; database backups are stored to your S3-compatible storage.

Do I need to bring my own servers?+

For self-hosted you provide the server; for Cloud you connect your own servers (e.g., Hetzner, DigitalOcean, AWS) to the managed dashboard.

What happens if I cancel my subscription?+

Your Cloud account will be deactivated, but you can still run Coolify self-hosted on your own servers.

Is there a trial for Coolify Cloud?+

The pricing page does not mention a free trial; you can start with the paid plan directly.

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