| Website | coolify.io |
| Category | PaaS / Self-Hosted |
| License | Apache 2.0 (open source) |
| Pricing | Free (self-hosted), Cloud from $5/mo |
Overview
Coolify is a self-hostable, open-source alternative to Heroku, Netlify, and Vercel. Deploy any app, database, or service on your own servers.
Pros
- Apache 2.0 license
- Deploy anything (Docker, static, databases)
- Auto-deploy from Git
- Free SSL certificates
- Built-in monitoring
- Reverse proxy management
Cons
- Self-hosting requires server management
- UI can be rough
- Breaking changes between versions
- Limited compared to cloud PaaS features
- Single-server default
Verdict
Coolify turns any VPS into your own Heroku. Push to Git and your app deploys automatically with SSL, reverse proxy, and monitoring — all on a $5/mo VPS instead of Vercel's pricing. For indie developers and small teams who want cloud deployment convenience without cloud provider bills, Coolify is the sweet spot between bare metal and managed PaaS.