In DevOps landscape, developers want more control over their deployments, databases, and networking. While platforms like Heroku, Vercel, and Netlify have lowered the barrier to entry, they can also lock you into proprietary workflows, hidden costs, or limited customization. That’s where Dokploy steps in.
👉 Official website: https://dokploy.com/
👉 GitHub repo: https://github.com/dokploy/dokploy
Dokploy is an open-source deployment platform that you can self-host or run as a managed service, delivering complete freedom to build, ship, and manage your stack on your terms.
“Dokploy makes my deployments incredibly easy. I just test locally, push a preview to GitHub, and Dokploy takes care of the rest.”
— @vaurion
Key Features
- Flexible Build System
Support for Nixpacks, Heroku Buildpacks, or any custom Dockerfile means you can deploy apps in Node.js, Python, Go, and more—without rewriting your Dockerfiles. - Native Docker Compose & Swarm
Bring your existingdocker-compose.ymlstraight into Dokploy or scale with Docker Swarm clusters across multiple nodes. - Multi-Server Deployments
Effortlessly spin up applications on any number of remote servers with zero-config orchestration. - Advanced User & Role Management
Define fine-grained permissions for teams, users, and CI/CD bots. - Database Management with Backups
Provision and back up MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, and Redis directly from the UI or CLI. - Real-Time Monitoring & Alerts
Keep an eye on CPU, memory, and network usage across all deployments, and trigger alerts when metrics cross thresholds. - Open-Source Templates
One-click starter templates for Supabase, Cal.com, PocketBase, and more. - API & CLI Access
Automate everything via RESTful API or our developer-friendly CLI. - No Vendor Lock-In
All code, configuration, and data live in your infrastructure. You decide when and how to upgrade or migrate.
How Dokploy Compares
| Feature | Heroku | Vercel | Netlify | Dokploy (OSS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted | No | No | No | Yes |
| Docker Compose Support | No | Limited (Build) | No | Native |
| Buildpacks | Yes | No | No | Yes (Heroku & Nixpacks) |
| Custom Dockerfile | No | No | No | Yes |
| Multi-Server Deployments | No | No | No | Yes |
| Database Backups | Add-on (paid) | No | No | Built-in |
| Real-Time Monitoring | Metrics-only | Limited | Limited | Full-stack observability |
| Price (Free Tier) | Yes (limited) | Yes (limited) | Yes (limited) | Unlimited (self-hosted) |
Getting Started
Self-hosting Dokploy is a breeze:
# On your VPS or cloud server
curl -sSL https://dokploy.com/install.sh | sh
For detailed documentation, visit the Dokploy Docs.
Or, if you’d rather skip infrastructure management, try Dokploy Cloud—our managed offering that handles scaling, HA, and backups for you.
Pricing & Plans
- Open Source Plan (Free)
Install and run the Dokploy UI and core services on your own servers—no limits on apps, databases, or servers. - Managed Hosting Plan (From $4.50/mo)
We manage the Dokploy control plane for you. Bring your own servers, enjoy priority support, and focus on building.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to break free from locked-down PaaS environments and take full ownership of your deployment pipelines, Dokploy delivers unmatched flexibility, transparency, and extensibility. Whether you’re powering a hobby project, a startup’s infrastructure, or enterprise workloads, Dokploy scales with your needs—and you decide how it evolves.
