Dokploy
Dokploy/dokploy
Self-hostable PaaS to deploy apps and databases on your own servers with Docker.
Says it is an open-source alternative to Vercel, Netlify, Heroku (from its README)
curl -sSL https://dokploy.com/install.sh | bashOpen-source alternatives to Vercel, Netlify and Heroku
3 open-source deploy platforms you can use instead of Vercel, Netlify and Heroku. Self-described alternatives are labelled separately from our own picks.
They say they are a Vercel, Netlify and Heroku alternative
These projects describe themselves as an open-source alternative in their own README or GitHub description.
Our picks
Editorial picks: open-source projects that do a similar job to Vercel, Netlify and Heroku.
CapRover
caprover/caprover
Self-hosted PaaS (Docker + nginx) with one-click apps and automatic HTTPS.
Install: Docker-based install per caprover.com docs.
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FAQ
What are the best open-source alternatives to Vercel, Netlify and Heroku?
Our picks: Dokploy, CapRover, Coolify. Each one is open source; check the licence before commercial use.
Which projects say they are a Vercel, Netlify and Heroku alternative?
Dokploy describe themselves as an open-source alternative in their own README or repo description.
Can I self-host a Vercel, Netlify and Heroku alternative for free?
The software is free to use under its licence. You still pay for your own hosting and for any model API you connect, unless you run a local model.
More open-source alternatives
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