Coolify
An open-source, self-hostable PaaS alternative to Vercel, Heroku & Netlify that lets you easily deploy static sites, databases, full-stack applications and 280+ one-click services on your own servers.
98
Static comparison
Coolify vs Dokku
Coolify has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Dokku
A docker-powered PaaS that helps you build and manage the lifecycle of applications
95
Evidence comparison
| Use case | Cloud Hosting | Cloud Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | OSI-approved OSS | OSI-approved OSS |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Health | 98 | 95 |
| Shipping | 98 | 96 |
| ToolVitals score | 98 | 95 |
| Data confidence | 90 | 90 |
| Source coverage | 90 | 90 |
| GitHub stars | 61,726 | 32,135 |
| Forks | 5,453 | 2,076 |
| Watchers | 192 | 341 |
| Open issues | 672 | 44 |
| Last commit | Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Commits (30d) | 348 | 144 |
| Commits (90d) | 928 | 459 |
| Active contributors (90d) | 21 | 6 |
| Releases (90d) | 22 | 10 |
| Status reason | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. |
Decision notes
How to read this matchup
Both tools are tracked under Cloud Hosting, so this is a closer alternative comparison.
The overall signal is close; license, source quality, and fit matter more than the headline score.
Coolify is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Dokku is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Comparison FAQ
Which has the stronger ToolVitals signal, Coolify or Dokku?
Coolify has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Are Coolify and Dokku direct alternatives?
Yes. ToolVitals classifies both tools in the Cloud Hosting use case, so the score, health, shipping, source coverage, and license rows can be read as a close comparison.
Do sponsors affect this comparison?
No. Sponsors and affiliate links do not affect ToolVitals scores, rankings, risk labels, or evidence display.
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