Coolify
Product Description
Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable alternative to popular cloud platforms like Heroku, Netlify, and Vercel. Designed to bring cloud-like convenience to self-managed infrastructure, Coolify empowers users to take full control of their servers, applications, and databases. By utilizing SSH connections, it enables seamless management of resources on VPS, Bare Metal, Raspberry Pi, and other hardware. With no vendor lock-in, all configurations are stored on your servers, ensuring long-term flexibility and autonomy.
Features
- Self-hosted Management: Control your servers, applications, and databases directly from your hardware.
- No Vendor Lock-in: Retain full access to your configurations, even if you stop using Coolify.
- Cloud-like Automation: Enjoy a user-friendly interface and automation comparable to cloud services.
- Hardware Versatility: Compatible with VPS, Bare Metal, Raspberry Pi, and more.
- SSH-based Deployment: Securely deploy and manage resources using standard SSH protocols.
- Open-source Freedom: Access to a fully open-source codebase with a supportive community.
Technology Stack
- Programming Language: JavaScript
- Hosting Options: Self-hosted or cloud-hosted
- Infrastructure Communication: SSH
- Supported Platforms: VPS, Bare Metal, Raspberry Pi, and other hardware
- Installation: Bash-based installation script for quick setup
- Version Control: GitHub repository for tracking updates and contributions
Requirements
- An active SSH connection to the target server
- Supported hardware such as VPS, Bare Metal, or Raspberry Pi
- Stable internet access for running the installation script
- Basic knowledge of server management for optimal use
Topics
Learning Resources

This tool makes self hosting simple
In this video, I introduce Coolify, a tool that simplifies self-hosting on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). I demonstrate how Coolify streamlines the deployment process, making it more accessible for developers. For those interested in an easier way to self-host, you can check out Coolify at coolify.io.

How To Deploy Any Web Application In 15 Minutes Tutorial | VPS + Coolify Combo
If you been looking for a vercel alternative to deploy your next.js applications, or perhaps you started messing around with go and you want to manage all your projects in one place, I want to showcase coolify, that allows us to easily set up any project on a vps.
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