Dokku
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
dokku/dokku · alive · ★ 31.9k · last commit today · 26 open issues
License: MIT
Good fit for Devs who specifically want the Heroku CLI muscle memory.
Weak at Single-host (no built-in clustering); buildpacks support is solid but not always 1:1 with Heroku's.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli heroku prints
the Heroku comparison table including Dokku.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Heroku · App platform / git-push deploy
On the new Dokku box: `dokku apps:create <app>`. Locally: `git remote add dokku dokku@<host>:<app>`, then `git push dokku main`. Heroku Postgres → `pg_dump | psql` into a Dokku Postgres plugin instance. Heroku config vars → `dokku config:set` mirrors them.
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 Dokku actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Dokku cost to self-host?
Dokku is free and open source under MIT. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5 VPS for small apps; scale the box as you grow.
Which SaaS does Dokku replace?
Dokku is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Heroku.