Coolify

Free and open-source. Only cost is server infrastructure (~$5/mo on Hetzner). Cloud version ~$10/mo.

About Coolify

Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable Platform as a Service alternative to Vercel, Heroku, and Netlify. Deploy static sites, full-stack applications, databases, and 280+ one-click services on your own servers. Supports Git-based deployments, automatic SSL, and Docker-compatible services. Runs on any server with SSH access.

Highlights

• ✓ 280+ one-click deployable services and templates
• ✓ Dramatically cheaper than Vercel/Heroku ($5/mo vs $850/mo)
• ✓ Automatic SSL, Git deployments, and Docker support

Limitations

• ✗ Requires server administration knowledge
• ✗ No global edge network like Vercel's CDN
• ✗ Scaling requires manual Docker Swarm configuration

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