About Dokploy
Dokploy is a free, open-source self-hosted PaaS for deploying applications and databases with Docker and Traefik.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free
- Native Docker Compose
- Built-in DB management
- Modern UI
Cons
- Newer project
- Documentation maturing
- No built-in CI/CD
Key Features
Multi-Language
Deploy Node.js, PHP, Python, Go, Ruby apps
Database Management
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis
Docker Compose
Native Docker Compose support
Automated Backups
Scheduled database backups
Traefik Integration
Built-in reverse proxy with auto SSL
One-Click Templates
Deploy popular apps instantly
Pricing
- All features
Best For
PaaS Replacement
Self-hosted alternative to Vercel/Heroku
Full-Stack Deploy
Apps with databases on single VPS
Featured In
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Best alternative to Coolify for teams who value UX polish — worth a direct comparison before committing to a platform.