🚀 Coolify: The Easiest Self-Hosted PaaS for Developers
Deploying applications, managing servers, setting up Docker, configuring databases, and handling SSL can be overwhelming—especially for developers who prefer hosting on their own VPS or personal server.
To solve these problems, Coolify offers a simple, open-source, and powerful solution.
In short:
Coolify is your own self-hosted alternative to Heroku, Vercel, and Netlify — but fully under your control.
🌟 What is Coolify?
Coolify is a Docker-based, self-hosted PaaS (Platform as a Service) that allows you to:
- 🚀 Deploy Next.js, React, Node.js, Laravel, and other frameworks
- 🐳 Manage Docker containers and Docker Compose
- 🗄 Set up databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB
- ⚡ Enable automatic CI/CD from GitHub or GitLab
- 🔐 Generate SSL certificates automatically
- 🚦 Monitor your server
- 🔄 Use zero-downtime deployments
Everything is managed through a clean and user-friendly dashboard.
🧡 Why Choose Coolify?
1️⃣ Complete Control (Self-Hosted)
Coolify runs on your own server, meaning:
- Your data stays with you
- No platform restrictions
- No vendor lock-in
2️⃣ All-In-One Deployment Platform
Apps, databases, Docker containers—everything is handled from a single interface.
3️⃣ Zero Configuration Deploy
Connect your GitHub repo and Coolify will automatically detect:
- Framework
- Build command
- Start command
- Required ports
- Dockerfile (if any)
- Environment variables
It just works.
4️⃣ Auto SSL + Reverse Proxy
Coolify automatically sets up:
- Nginx
- Reverse proxy
- HTTPS / SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt)
No manual configuration required.
5️⃣ Free & Open Source
Coolify is completely free.
You only pay for your server (DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, or your own machine).
⚙️ What Can You Deploy With Coolify?
TechnologySupportedNext.js✔React✔Node.js✔NestJS✔Laravel✔Python apps✔Docker containers✔Docker Compose✔PostgreSQL / MySQL / MariaDB✔Redis✔Medusa.js✔
If it runs on Docker — it runs on Coolify.
🖥 How to Install Coolify?
On Ubuntu, simply run:

