CapRover is a free, Apache-2.0-licensed PaaS built on Docker, Nginx and Let's Encrypt for deploying apps on your own servers, with no paid tier or vendor lock-in.
Self-hosted PaaS platforms for application deployment
A self-hosted PaaS can simplify application delivery, but your team still owns the control plane and underlying hosts. Evaluate what happens during failed builds, node loss, certificate renewal and platform upgrades.
For developers and platform teams that want a Heroku-style workflow on infrastructure they control.
The decision to make
Deploy a representative application with a database, background worker, persistent volume, custom domain and rollback. The test should include host replacement and backup restoration.
3 matching tools
| Tool | Deployment | Source | API | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CapRover | Self-hosted | Open source | Not specified | open source |
| Coolify | Self-hosted | Open source | Not specified | freemium |
| Dokploy | Self-hosted | Open source | Available | open source |
Coolify is a free, open-source PaaS you install on your own server to deploy apps, databases and 280+ one-click services, with an optional $5/month Coolify Cloud convenience tier.
Dokploy manages application and Docker Compose deployments on servers through a web interface.