# Coolify

> Coolify is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the self-hosting platforms category. Self-hostable Heroku, Netlify and Vercel alternative that deploys apps, databases and services to your servers. It has 62,628 GitHub stars, is released under the Apache-2.0 license and ships a Docker image. It is a self-hosted alternative to Heroku, Vercel and Netlify.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify |
| Website | https://coolify.io/ |
| GitHub stars | 62,628 |
| Forks | 5,590 |
| Open issues | 549 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | PHP |
| Docker image | Yes |
| Platforms | Docker |
| Categories | Self-hosting Platforms |
| Commits, last 12 months | 4,939 |
| Last commit | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Latest release | v4.3.23 (Sep 18, 2026) |
| Created | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: nodejs, mysql, php, docker, self-hosting, redis, svelte, databases, nextjs, coolify

## Install

Coolify ships a Docker image; follow the README at https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify for the image name and environment variables.

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## Coolify replaces

- [Heroku alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/heroku): A platform-as-a-service for deploying and scaling apps from Git.
- [Vercel alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/vercel): A frontend cloud for deploying Next.js and static sites with previews.
- [Netlify alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/netlify): A hosting platform for static sites and serverless functions with Git-based deploys.

## Comparisons

- [Coolify vs Dokploy](https://appsgit.com/compare/coolify-vs-dokploy): Pick Coolify for a mature, fully Apache-licensed Heroku alternative with a big one-click service catalog; pick Dokploy for a lighter, fast-moving PaaS with Docker Swarm multi-node support.

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