Coolify vs Dokploy: what's the difference?

Coolify is richer in features (Nixpacks, preview deployments, rollback). Dokploy is lighter and focused on Docker Compose. Both are excellent, depending on your needs.

How many applications can a Coolify VPS host?

It depends on the resources consumed by each app. A 4 GB VPS can typically host 5 to 15 small Node.js or PHP applications simultaneously.

Does Coolify manage databases?

Yes. Coolify can deploy PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, MongoDB, and Valkey with persistence and automatic backups.

Coolify Community Edition is completely free and open-source. You only pay for your ServOrbit VPS.

Client Area

Application Deployment & DevOps

Coolify

Name: Coolify
Availability: InStock

Deploy from Git in seconds — a self-hosted alternative to Heroku, Render, and Netlify.

Official documentation Source code

root@mon-serveur — ssh

# when the VPS is created
✓ Coolify installedroot@mon-serveur:~#

About Coolify

Coolify is an open-source application deployment platform that lets you deploy from any Git repository in seconds. Automatic SSL, branch previews, instant rollback — all the features of a cloud PaaS, but on your own infrastructure.

On your ServOrbit VPS, Coolify turns your server into a complete deployment platform. You can deploy Node.js, Python, PHP, and Docker apps, PostgreSQL/MySQL/Redis databases, and even static services — all from an intuitive web interface.

What gets installed

Ready when the VPS starts

Compatible OS: Ubuntu 24.04
Application: Coolify
Tech stack: DockerNixpacks
Minimum RAM: 2 GB
Minimum CPU: 1 vCPU
Default port: 8000
Access: root over SSH

Key features

Deployment from Git (GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, BitBucket)
Automatic Let's Encrypt SSL on every service
Branch previews (preview deployments)
One-click rollback to any version
Support for Docker Compose, Nixpacks, and Buildpacks
Built-in monitoring and alert notifications

When to use this solution?

Replace Heroku

Migrate your Heroku apps to your own VPS — the same deployment simplicity, without a monthly subscription per app.

Agency infrastructure

Deploy and manage all your clients' projects from a central interface. A single Coolify VPS can host dozens of applications.

Self-hosted CI/CD

Connect your Git repository: every push to main automatically triggers a deployment.

Guide

Deploy Coolify on your VPS

Install Coolify
On your Ubuntu 24.04 VPS, run the official installation script: curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | bash. Installation takes about 2 minutes.
Access the interface
Coolify is accessible on port 8000. Create your admin account on first access.
Connect your Git
Add your Git server in the settings. Coolify supports GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, and self-hosted instances.
Deploy an application
Create a new project, select your repository, choose the branch — Coolify automatically detects the app type and configures the deployment.
Configure the domain
Add your custom domain in the service settings. Coolify automatically generates and renews the SSL certificate.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Coolify

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