Coolify
An open-source & self-hostable Heroku / Netlify alternative.
Coolify is an open-source and self-hostable all-in-one (IaaS) solution to host your applications, databases, or other open-source services. It's an alternative software to Heroku and Netlify and other similar software out there.
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Reviewers praise Coolify for easy, reliable self‑hosting, fast setup, and a polished UI that feels familiar to popular PaaS tools while keeping costs low. Makers of UI Replicator, unloved, and FAQPopup highlight straightforward deployments and community support, with several teams running entire backends on it. Users report smooth multi‑server management, one‑click services, and solid scaling on Hetzner/VPS. Constructive notes mention occasional restarts, documentation gaps, and desired features like backups and advanced port mapping. Overall, a strong, fast‑improving open‑source choice for budget‑minded developers.
This AI synopsis blends highlights gathered from recent reviewers.
How people rate Coolify
Based on 13 reviews
Recent highlights
Coolify saved us from vendor lock-in hell. While Vercel is great, we needed the flexibility to self-host for enterprise clients who want on-premise deployments. Coolify gave us Heroku-level simplicity (git push to deploy) without the Heroku pricing nightmare or platform limitations. Compared to setting up raw Docker + Kubernetes (too complex), Railway (limited customization), or CapRover (smaller community), Coolify hit the sweet spot - one-click deployments, built-in SSL, database management, and monitoring, all open-source. We can deploy ZunoForms on any VPS for $5/month instead of paying $20+ per app on managed platforms. For developers who want control without complexity, and SaaS builders who need deployment flexibility, Coolify is a game-changer. Plus the community is incredibly helpful.
Coolify is truly a great product. It provided everything I needed while developing Creavit Studio.
If you self-hosting without Coolify, you are missing out.