CapRoverCloud Providers & HostingCapRover 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.
Open sourceSelf-hostedopen source
Technical shortlist
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.
Lead with the workload
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.
Directory fields in this matrix were refreshed through September 27, 2026. Follow each source link for current vendor information.
Available profiles
All tools →3 matching tools
| Tool | Deployment | Source model | API | Pricing model | Primary source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CapRover | Self-hosted | Open source | Not specified | open source | Official source ↗ |
| Coolify | Self-hosted | Open source | Not specified | freemium | Official source ↗ |
| Dokploy | Self-hosted | Open source | Available | open source | Official source ↗ |
CapRoverCloud Providers & Hosting
CoolifyCloud Providers & HostingCoolify 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.
Open sourceSelf-hostedfreemium
DokployContainers & KubernetesDokploy manages application and Docker Compose deployments on servers through a web interface.
Open sourceSelf-hostedAPIopen source