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Caprover

Free self-hosted PaaS for deploying apps with Docker

Open SourceFree TierFeaturedAdded Jan 1, 2018

About

Caprover is a free, open-source Platform-as-a-Service for deploying apps to your own server with Heroku simplicity. One-click deploy from GitHub, built-in SSL, Nginx load balancing, and web dashboard. Supports any language via Docker. Deploy to a $5/mo VPS. 100+ one-click templates for WordPress, Ghost, PostgreSQL, Redis, and more.

Tags

self-hosted-paasdockerdeploymentopen-sourceheroku-alternative

Origin Story

The Problem

Heroku is easy but expensive. Self-hosting is cheap but complex.

Building It

Open-source, growing among developers wanting Heroku simplicity.

What It Means

Self-hosted PaaS can be as easy as managed platforms.

The Dream

Heroku experience on a $5/mo VPS.

Pricing

ModelOpen Source
Free tierAvailable

Completely free. You pay only for VPS hosting.

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Category

Developer Tools

Problems Solved

  • Heroku Pricing
  • Self Hosted Deployment
  • Docker Without Devops

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