Coolify
Open-source, self-hostable Heroku/Vercel alternative you run on your own servers.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 15, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0 self-hosted
What it is
Coolify is an open-source self-hosting platform — deploy apps, databases, and services on your own VPS with a Vercel-like experience and no per-seat fees.
An open-source, self-hostable Vercel/Heroku you run on your own servers.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Self-hosting a Vercel/Heroku alternative
Own your infra without per-seat fees
Cost-sensitive teams with a VPS
Deploy many apps on one server
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
You manage the underlying server
Ops, backups, and uptime are on you
- 02
Smaller ecosystem
Younger than commercial PaaS
What it does well
Self-hosted, no usage fees
Run on your own VPS; pay only for the server
Vercel/Heroku-like UX
Git deploys, databases, and services with a clean UI
Open source
Full control and transparency
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesSelf-hosted is free; managed cloud available
- Paid from
- $0 self-hosted
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- Yes
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Set up Coolify
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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