Features
- One-click deployment from Git or Docker
- Automatic SSL, reverse proxy, and monitoring
- Built-in database provisioning (Postgres, MySQL, Redis)
- Deploy to your own servers with full control
Pros
- Full control over your infrastructure
- No vendor lock-in, runs on any VPS
- Significant cost savings at scale vs managed platforms
Cons
- Requires managing your own servers
- Less polished UX than commercial platforms
- No managed edge network or CDN included
Overview
Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that provides a Heroku/Vercel-like deployment experience on your own infrastructure. You install it on any VPS or server, and it handles Git integration, builds, deployments, SSL certificates, reverse proxying, and database provisioning.
The platform supports deploying from Git repositories, Docker images, and Docker Compose files. It can provision and manage databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) alongside your applications, with automatic backups and monitoring.
Coolify is ideal for developers and teams who want the convenience of a PaaS but with full infrastructure control and no recurring platform fees beyond server costs.
When to Use
Choose Coolify when you want PaaS convenience on your own infrastructure. It is ideal for cost-conscious teams, self-hosting enthusiasts, and projects with data residency requirements that prevent using cloud platforms.
Getting Started
curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | bash
# Then open your server's IP at port 8000 to complete setup