Coolify
Coolify is a free, self-hosted Platform as a Service (an alternative to Heroku or Vercel) that automates deployments, SSL certificates and reverse-proxy configuration. Deploy applications, databases and 280+ one-click services from a single web dashboard on your own Seed.
Docker
We set up Docker Engine and Docker Compose from the official Docker repository on your Seed. Describe an application with its database and reverse proxy in a compose.yaml and start it with docker compose up -d. Compose files from your local development setup run on the Seed with the same commands. Pull images from Docker Hub or your own registry, and build your own with Buildx right on the Seed. Docker Engine, Compose and Buildx are licensed under Apache 2.0 and free for commercial use.
n8n
n8n connects your applications and services through workflows that run on your own Seed. When someone submits your contact form, a webhook starts a workflow that adds the contact to your CRM, opens a ticket and posts the request to your team chat. You build these flows in the editor by dragging nodes onto the canvas and connecting them. Hundreds of services come with ready-made integrations, and you reach any other service through an HTTP request to its API. AI agent nodes summarize or classify incoming requests using the API key of your AI provider, and where no integration fits, you write the step in JavaScript or Python. Your credentials stay encrypted on your Seed. The n8n Community Edition is licensed under the Sustainable Use License, a fair-code license, and is free of charge for your own use.
Set up more software
Our guides describe step by step how to install and set up more software on your Seed.
Frequently asked questions about apps
What does an app cost?
The app itself is free. You are billed for the Seed it runs on, by the hour according to its model. If the app needs an IPv4 address, it is added automatically at the regular IPv4 price.
Who installs updates for the app?
The app runs on your Seed and you have full root access. You install updates for the app and the operating system yourself, as described in the app's documentation. For many apps, our guides cover the steps as well.
Can I create a Seed with an app through the Public API?
Yes. The GET /apps endpoint of the Public API returns the catalog with every installable version. When you create a Seed, set the source type to app and the ref to apps/{slug}/versions/{version_slug}. Every app page shows a complete example.
How do I know the setup is complete?
The setup runs on the Seed's first boot and takes a few minutes depending on the app. Once it is complete, the file ready.txt in /root on the Seed contains everything you need next. If you find a failed.txt there instead, please contact our support.
