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What it is

Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable deployment platform for websites, databases, web applications, and more than 280 one-click services. It builds each commit and deploys over SSH to a connected server. Projects can use Nixpacks, Railpack, Dockerfile, Docker Compose, static serving, or a prebuilt registry image. Push-to-deploy connections include GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Gitea, including self-hosted instances. One-click databases include PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, KeyDB, Dragonfly, and ClickHouse. Operations include pull-request deployments, scheduled tasks, shared environment variables, monitoring, S3-compatible database backups, and rollbacks. An API and MCP server let AI clients such as Claude and Cursor manage resources, deployments, logs, and restarts. Coolify runs only on Linux; the documented minimum is 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM, and 10 GB disk. Self-hosted use is free forever. Cloud costs $5 a month plus $3 server.

Spec sheet

What it does
Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform for deploying and operating applications, databases and services on servers you control.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Purpose
Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable alternative to Vercel, Heroku, Netlify and Railway for deploying websites, databases, web applications and 280+ one-click services to your own server.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
API
A REST API manages teams, projects, applications, databases, services, servers, deployments and other resources.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Security
The dashboard supports two-factor authentication and single sign-on with providers including GitHub, GitLab, Google, Azure and Authentik.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Support
Self-hosted plans include community support, while Cloud includes community support and limited email support.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
License
The main Coolify repository is published under the Apache-2.0 license.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The pricing page identifies the legal entity as coolLabs Solutions Kft.Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io
Android companion app
Google Play lists Coolify Manager, a third-party app with application status, start/stop/restart/deploy controls, log streaming and deployment history.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
API and AI
Coolify offers an API and an MCP server for AI clients such as Claude and Cursor to list resources, deploy, read logs, restart services and troubleshoot deployments.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
API endpoints
Cloud API requests use https://app.coolify.io/api/v1 and self-hosted requests use the instance domain followed by /api/v1.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
API security
API tokens are team-scoped and permissioned; self-hosted administrators can enable API access and restrict callers by IP or CIDR.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Apple app limitation
An App Store reviewer requested database resources and direct console access, indicating those capabilities were missing at review time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Apple companion app
Third-party CooliApp provides iPhone monitoring, deployment tracking, logs, widgets and multi-instance support; it requires Coolify v4+ with API access enabled.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Build and deploy
It builds every commit and deploys it to a connected server over SSH.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Build options
Builds can use Nixpacks, Railpack, Dockerfile or Docker Compose, static site serving, or a prebuilt Docker image from a registry.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
CLI
The project publishes a separate Coolify CLI repository under the coollabsio organization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Cloud hosting limit
Coolify Cloud runs on the maker's managed infrastructure, but customers must bring their own servers for application deployments.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Control-plane architecture
Coolify stores configuration and coordinates actions while Docker on connected servers runs workloads; deployments use SSH rather than a persistent agent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Database persistence
Standalone databases run as Docker containers with generated credentials, persistent volumes, internal URLs, health checks and engine-specific backup workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Databases
Built-in one-click database resources include PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Dragonfly, KeyDB and ClickHouse.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Deployment inputs
Applications can be built from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket or Gitea using Nixpacks, Railpack, Dockerfiles, Docker Compose or existing images.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation
Documentation includes setup guides, framework guides, database and service guides, API reference, MCP capabilities, security, backups and operations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Git deployments
GitHub Apps provide scoped repository access, webhooks and pull-request events; public repositories and deploy keys are also supported.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Git integrations
Push-to-deploy integrations include hosted and self-hosted platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Gitea.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Install method
The recommended automated installation uses curl -fsSL https://cdn.coollabs.io/coolify/install.sh | bash and requires root access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io
Latest release
Changelog version 4.4.6 dated October 9, 2026 fixed self-hosted startup failures caused by an incompatible PHP base image.Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io
License and paywalls
The maker says its projects are free and open source under Apache 2.0, with no features behind paywalls.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Limit: operations depth
Product Hunt reviewers cite missing or weak built-in monitoring, preview deployments, backup workflows, rollback clarity, advanced port mapping and edge-case documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Limit: Trustpilot complaint
One Trustpilot reviewer gave a 2-star rating and titled the review “worst cloud ever.”Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
MCP
Coolify MCP exposes tools and resources for infrastructure overviews, projects, applications, databases, services, deployments, logs, integrations and automation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Network access
Cloudflare Tunnels can expose apps and servers without opening ports or exposing the server's IP address.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Networking
Coolify provides custom domains, reverse-proxy routing and automated HTTPS certificates on resource servers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
One-click services
The project advertises more than 300 one-click service templates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Operating systems
Supported systems include Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, Red Hat, AlmaLinux, Rocky, SUSE, openSUSE, Arch, Alpine and 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS; Coolify runs on Linux.Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io
Operations
The dashboard supports multiple servers, deployment and runtime logs, container terminals, resource status, backups, scheduled tasks, secrets and notifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Praise: Trustpilot themes
Trustpilot reviewers describe Coolify as an affordable Vercel alternative and recommend its self-hosted model, often paired with Hetzner.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Praise: usability and value
Product Hunt reviewers repeatedly praise clean UI, quick setup, easy deployments, one-click services, custom domains, SSL and lower cost than hosted platforms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Rating on Apple App Store
5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Product Hunt
5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · producthunt.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Security controls
Official security documentation lists optional 2FA and OAuth, team roles, encrypted stored credentials, signed webhook checks and HTTPS automation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Security responsibility
Coolify states that users remain responsible for server hardening, Docker and operating-system updates, application security, backups, monitoring and incident response.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Self-hosting requirements
The documentation lists 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB free disk as the standard minimum, and says Coolify runs only on Linux-based operating systems.Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Services
Services run as Docker Compose stacks; Coolify parses the Compose file, creates controls and runs the stack on one connected server and network.Read 15 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Support channels
The project directs users to documentation, Discord, GitHub Discussions, email support and contribution guidelines.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
System requirements
The recommended minimum for self-hosting is 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB free disk on amd64 or arm64.Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io
Team
The official team page names Andras Bacsai as founder and lead developer and lists a small international development and community team.Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io

Plans and prices

Self-hosted Free Free forever Full access to all features · Requires your own infrastructure · No feature restrictions · Community support Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Self-hosted Free Free forever Full feature access · Own infrastructure required · No product limits · Community support · Automated or self-managed updates Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io
Cloud $5 a month $5 /month base price (connect 2 servers) + $3 /month per additional server Bring your own servers · Unlimited deployments per server · Limited email support · Additional subscription per team Read 5 Oct 2026 · coolify.io
Cloud $5 a month Monthly base price; annual billing saves 20% Connects 2 servers · +$3/month per additional server · Unlimited deployments per server · Bring your own servers · Managed Coolify infrastructure Read 15 Oct 2026 · next.coolify.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Open-source Apache 2.0 software with no feature paywalls
  • Supports GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Gitea
  • Includes databases, backups, monitoring, and rollbacks
  • API and MCP server support AI clients
  • Self-hosted plan is free forever

Limits

  • Runs only on Linux-based operating systems
  • Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure
  • Cloud applications still require servers you provide
  • Cloud pricing adds $3 server

Who it suits

Coolify suits developers and teams wanting open-source deployment on infrastructure they control. It is also suited to users who need Linux server deployment, databases, and one-click services.

Verdict

Coolify provides broad deployment tooling while keeping projects on your own servers. The free self-hosted plan has full features, but Linux and infrastructure requirements remain central.

Where Specifiction places it

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