CapRover
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
caprover/caprover · alive · ★ 15.0k · last commit 4w ago · 182 open issues
License: Apache-2.0
Good fit for Teams that want a Heroku-like UI with a built-in app store of one-click services.
Weak at Swarm is showing its age vs Compose-based alternatives.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli heroku prints
the Heroku comparison table including CapRover.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Heroku · App platform / git-push deploy
CapRover → Apps → New App; deploy from git or via the CLI's `caprover deploy`. Use the One-Click App Postgres template, then `pg_dump | psql` from Heroku.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is CapRover actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 4w ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does CapRover cost to self-host?
CapRover is free and open source under Apache-2.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $10 VPS for the controller.
Which SaaS does CapRover replace?
CapRover is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Heroku.