Coolify vs Dokploy
Self-host pick — both replace Vercel (Frontend hosting / serverless deploy).
Both Coolify and Dokploy self-host as a replacement for Vercel (Frontend hosting / serverless deploy). Pick Coolify if you want solo devs and small teams who want a Vercel-feeling PaaS on a VPS; pick Dokploy if you want teams that want a Coolify alternative with a slightly different UX. Both are Apache-family licensed and similar to set up.
| Coolifyopen-source | Dokployopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Setup time | 10min (single-line bash installer) | 10min docker-compose |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS for the controller + however much you need for the apps it runs. | $10 VPS for the controller. |
| GitHub | coollabsio/coolify | Dokploy/dokploy |
| Replaces | Vercel + 1 other | Vercel |
Good fit for
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli vercel prints Vercel's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Coolify or Dokploy?
Coolify: 10min (single-line bash installer). Dokploy: 10min docker-compose.
What does each cost to run?
Coolify: $10 VPS for the controller + however much you need for the apps it runs.. Dokploy: $10 VPS for the controller.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Coolify and Dokploy replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Vercel.