Coolify is an open-source and self-hostable Heroku / Netlify / Vercel alternative.
It’s designed to simplify the self-hosting process for your applications, databases, and services (like WordPress, Plausible Analytics, Ghost) and applications (like Next.js, Nuxt.js, Remix, SvelteKit) with ease. without the headache of managing servers. No vendor lock-in, which means that all the configurations for your applications/databases/etc are saved to your server. So, if you decide to stop using Coolify, you can still manage your running resources. You lose the automations and all the magic.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Any language – deploy static sites, APIs, backends, databases, and more with support for all major frameworks.
- Any server – deploy to any server — VPS, Raspberry Pi, EC2, your Laptop, and more via SSH.
- Any use-case – supports single servers, multi-server setups, and Docker Swarm clusters.
- Any service – deploy any Docker-compatible service, plus a wide range of one-click options.
- Push to Deploy – Git integration with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, and other platforms.
- Free SSL certificates – automatically sets up and renews Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for custom domains.
- No vendor lock-in – your data and settings stay on your servers for full control and easy portability.
- Automatic DB backups – back up data to S3-compatible storage and restore it with one click if needed.
- Webhooks – iIntegrate with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Bitbucket Pipelines.
- Powerful API – automate deployments, manage resources, and integrate with your existing tools easily.
- Real-time terminal – run server commands directly from your browser in real-time.
- Share projects with your team, control roles, and manage permissions.
- Pull Request Deployments – deploy commits and pull requests separately for quick reviews and faster teamwork.
- Server Automations – handles server setup tasks automatically after connection, saving you time.
- Monitor deployments, servers, disk usage, and receive alerts for issues.
Website: coolify.io
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Andras Bacsai, Peak
License: Apache License 2.0
Coolify is written in PHP. Learn PHP with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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