Dokploy
Open-source alternative to Heroku, Vercel, and Netlify.
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Dokploy is an open-source self-hosted platform for deploying containerized apps and databases on VPS with Docker, Docker-Compose and Traefik support.
- for
- Developers and teams who want full control over multi-server deployments without vendor lock-in
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- open source
Key features
- Multi-server deployments — Deploy applications across multiple remote servers with zero-config setup.
- Docker Compose & Swarm — Native support for Docker Compose stacks and Docker Swarm clusters.
- Flexible build options — Use Nixpacks, Heroku Buildpacks or custom Dockerfiles for any stack.
- Database management — Create, backup and restore MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB and Redis.
- Real-time monitoring — Live CPU, memory and network metrics with alerts for each deployment.
- API & CLI access — Automate and extend functionality via a full REST API and command-line tool.
Use cases
- Deploy a SaaS web app with separate front-end, API and database across two VPS
- Run AI-built services in a sandbox with SSO and multitenancy
- Scale a micro-services architecture using Docker Swarm on multiple nodes
Dokploy pricing
- Hobby$4.50/month per serverUnlimited deployments · 1 server, 1 org, 1 user · 2 environments · Community support
- Startup$15/monthUp to 3 servers · Unlimited users & environments · 2FA and email/chat support
Dokploy vs alternatives
| Best for | Self-hosted PaaS with multi-server Docker orchestration | Open-source self-hosted PaaS | Managed cloud PaaS | Self-hosted multi-server deployments | Edge-focused app hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Jun 2024 | — | — | — | — |
- Dokploy vs Coolify: Coolify is also open-source but focuses on a UI-first experience; Dokploy adds built-in Docker Swarm and multi-server orchestration.
- Dokploy vs Render: Render is a fully managed cloud service, whereas Dokploy is self-hosted and gives full server control.
- Dokploy vs Railway: Railway provides managed deployments with a simpler UI, while Dokploy offers multi-server, Docker-Compose and Swarm features for on-premises control.
- Dokploy vs Fly.io: Fly.io runs apps close to users on its own edge network; Dokploy runs on your own VPS with full customization.
Dokploy FAQ
What is Dokploy?+
Dokploy is an open-source, self-hosted platform that lets you deploy and manage containerized applications and databases on your own servers.
Do I need to provide my own server?+
Yes, for the self-hosted plans you supply the VPS; the managed Cloud plans can host the infrastructure for you.
Can I deploy AI-built apps?+
Yes, Dokploy supports AI-assisted deployments via MCP and provides sandboxed environments with SSO and multitenancy.
Is there a limit on the number of deployments?+
The Hobby plan offers unlimited deployments; other plans also have unlimited deployments.
What support is included?+
Community support via Discord is included on Hobby; Startup adds email and chat support, and Enterprise gets priority support and SLA.
Summarized by DevHunt from dokploy.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.