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Coolify
Self-hostable alternative to Heroku, Netlify, and Vercel
Coolify lets you deploy and manage applications, databases, and servers on your own hardware via SSH—no vendor lock-in, just cloud-like automation on your infrastructure.
Overview
Your Infrastructure, Your Control
Coolify is a self-hostable platform that brings the simplicity of cloud deployment to your own servers. Whether you're running VPS instances, bare metal, or Raspberry Pis, Coolify provides the automation and ease of platforms like Heroku, Netlify, and Vercel—without surrendering control or locking yourself into a vendor.
Built for Developers and Teams
With only an SSH connection required, Coolify manages applications, databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, CouchDB, MinIO), and static sites across your infrastructure. All configurations are stored on your servers, so you retain full ownership. If you ever stop using Coolify, your resources remain intact and manageable—you simply lose the automation layer.
Flexible Deployment Options
Install Coolify on your own hardware with a single command, or subscribe to the managed cloud version for high-availability, email notifications, and reduced maintenance. Built with PHP and Blade, Coolify supports modern frameworks including Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, and Node.js, making it a versatile choice for teams seeking infrastructure independence.
Highlights
Deploy apps and databases to any server with SSH access
Zero vendor lock-in—all configs stored on your infrastructure
Supports Docker, static sites, and popular frameworks (Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte)
Managed cloud option available for high-availability and reduced ops overhead
Pros
- Complete control over infrastructure and data
- No vendor lock-in; configurations remain on your servers
- Single-command installation and straightforward SSH-based setup
- Active community and Apache-2.0 license ensure transparency
Considerations
- Requires managing your own server hardware or VPS
- Self-hosted setup demands basic SSH and server administration skills
- Advanced features like email notifications reserved for cloud tier
- Smaller ecosystem compared to mature commercial PaaS providers
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams wanting cloud-like deployment without vendor lock-in
- Developers managing multiple VPS, bare metal, or edge devices
- Organizations with compliance or data sovereignty requirements
- Startups seeking cost-effective, self-hosted PaaS automation
Not ideal when
- Users without SSH or basic Linux server experience
- Teams requiring enterprise SLAs and 24/7 managed support
- Projects needing instant global CDN and edge compute out-of-the-box
- Organizations preferring fully managed, zero-ops cloud platforms
How teams use it
Multi-Environment App Deployment
Deploy staging and production Next.js apps to separate VPS instances, retaining full config control and avoiding platform fees.
Self-Hosted Database Management
Provision and manage PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB clusters on your own hardware with automated backups and monitoring.
Edge and IoT Deployments
Run containerized services on Raspberry Pis or edge servers, orchestrating updates and rollbacks via SSH from a central Coolify instance.
Agency Client Hosting
Host multiple client sites and APIs on dedicated or shared servers, offering white-label deployment automation without third-party platform costs.
Tech snapshot
PHP75%
Blade22%
Shell1%
JavaScript1%
CSS1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know Docker to use Coolify?
No. Coolify abstracts Docker orchestration, though familiarity with containers helps when troubleshooting or customizing deployments.
Can I migrate away from Coolify without losing my apps?
Yes. All application and database configurations are stored on your servers, so you can continue managing resources manually if you stop using Coolify.
What's the difference between self-hosted and cloud versions?
The cloud version provides a managed Coolify instance with high-availability, email notifications, and priority support, while self-hosted requires you to run and maintain the Coolify server.
Which databases and frameworks does Coolify support?
Coolify supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, CouchDB, MinIO, and frameworks like Next.js, React, Vue, Svelte, Node.js, and static sites.
Is Coolify suitable for production workloads?
Yes. Many teams run production apps on Coolify. For mission-critical deployments, consider the cloud version for high-availability and reduced operational burden.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
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