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Coolify

Self-hostable Heroku/Netlify/Vercel alternative

Open SourceFree TierAdded Jan 1, 2021

About

Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform for deploying applications, databases, and services on your own server. It supports Docker, static sites, Node.js, PHP, Python, and more. Think of it as your own Heroku or Vercel running on a $5 VPS. Perfect for developers who want deployment convenience without vendor lock-in or expensive hosting.

Tags

hostingself-hostedopen-sourcedeploymentdockerheroku-alternative

Origin Story

By Andras Bacsai

The Problem

Cloud hosting bills were getting expensive, and he wanted the convenience of Heroku/Vercel without the cost or vendor lock-in.

Building It

Started as an open-source project that gained significant traction on GitHub. Later added a managed cloud offering.

What It Means

Empowering developers to take back control of their infrastructure without sacrificing developer experience.

The Dream

To make self-hosting as easy as using Vercel, so developers always have an escape from expensive cloud bills.

Pricing

ModelOpen Source
Starting at$5/mo
Free tierAvailable

Free and open source for self-hosting. Coolify Cloud (managed) available with plans starting at $5/month per server.

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Category

Developer Tools

Problems Solved

  • Expensive Cloud Hosting
  • Deploying Apps Without Vendor Lock In
  • Self Hosting Applications

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