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    Coolify

    An open-source, self-hostable platform for deploying apps, databases, and services to your own servers as an alternative to Vercel and Heroku.

    HUHungary
    Headquarters
    🇭🇺Hungary
    Data Hosting
    EU-based
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
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    Coolify key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    coolLabs Solutions Kft.
    Headquarters
    Hungary (HU)
    Ownership
    Independent
    Infrastructure
    Self-hosted (User provided)
    Open source
    No
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Low (no US parent)
    Replaces
    Heroku, Vercel, Netlify

    About Coolify

    Coolify is an open-source and self-hostable PaaS (Platform as a Service) that serves as an alternative to proprietary cloud platforms like Vercel, Heroku, or Netlify. It allows developers and teams to manage and deploy their own applications, databases, and a wide array of pre-configured services (over 280+) to any server they own via SSH. By utilizing Docker under the hood, it provides a streamlined 'push-to-deploy' experience similar to premium cloud providers but on the user's private infrastructure. The platform is built with a focus on privacy and control, allowing users to avoid vendor lock-in and high cloud costs. It supports a variety of server types, including VPS providers like Hetzner or DigitalOcean, as well as local hardware like Raspberry Pis. Because the core software is open-source and can be run entirely on-premises, it is highly suitable for organizations requiring strict data sovereignty and infrastructure independence.

    Alternative to

    HerokuVercelNetlify

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Self-hosted (User provided)

    Key Features

    Git-based push-to-deploy (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea)
    280+ one-click Docker-compatible services
    Real-time browser terminal access
    Collaborative project sharing with permissions
    Pull request previews
    Server automations and REST API for automation
    CLI tool for AI-assisted management
    Support for any SSH-accessible server (VPS, Raspberry Pi, On-prem)

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