Vercel vs Coolify
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Git-Based Deployments Both deploy on git push
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Automatic SSL
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Preview Deployments Both support per-PR preview environments
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Global Edge Network Vercel's CDN provides global edge caching
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One-Click Services Coolify has 280+ one-click templates
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Database Hosting Coolify deploys databases alongside apps
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Bandwidth Costs Vercel charges for bandwidth overages; Coolify has no limits
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Self-Hosting
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Pricing
$20/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save $15-845/mo (Coolify runs on a $5/mo VPS)
Verdict
Coolify replaces Vercel's deployment convenience at a fraction of the cost -- a $5/mo VPS handles what would cost $850/mo on Vercel Pro for a team. Vercel wins for global edge performance and zero-config Next.js deployment.
Best for: Developers who want Vercel-like deployment workflows on their own infrastructure without bandwidth surprises or vendor lock-in
Last updated: 2026-03-01