Self-Hosted Deployment Platform
Platform as a Service (PaaS) providers handle deployment, scaling and infrastructure so you can ship code without managing servers. When you need more control, cost transparency or data sovereignty, a self-hosted deployment platform is the alternative. Deploy your applications, databases and services on your own server, manage everything through a web dashboard and pay only for the server instead of per app or deployment. SSL certificates, routing and backups run automatically.
Your own server, your applications
Deploy your own applications
Deploy web apps, APIs or full-stack projects directly from a Git repository. Push-to-deploy ensures every commit goes live automatically. Support for Node.js, Python, PHP, Go, Ruby, Rust and all Docker-compatible applications.
Host websites and client projects
Agencies and freelancers consolidate all client projects on one server instead of paying per project at different providers. Each application runs isolated in its own container with its own domain and automatic SSL certificate. New projects go live in minutes.
Run internal tools and services
Git server (Gitea), project management, monitoring (Uptime Kuma), analytics (Plausible), password manager (Vaultwarden) or automation (n8n). Over 280 services can be installed with one click.
Provision development environments
Staging and production environments on separate servers, managed from one central dashboard. Pull request previews allow testing changes in an isolated environment before merging.
Applications, databases and services
Web applications
Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Astro, Rails
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
WordPress & CMS
Analytics
Plausible, Umami, Matomo
Git servers
Gitea, GitLab
Monitoring
Uptime Kuma, Grafana
Automation
n8n, Activepieces
Password manager
Vaultwarden
What your deployment platform handles
Full control over your infrastructure
Root access to your server, no platform restrictions. You determine which software runs, how it is configured and who has access. No artificial limits on projects, build minutes or bandwidth.
No platform fees
Cloud deployment services charge per application, per user or by consumption. On your own server, you deploy as many applications as you want without additional costs. You only pay for the server.
Automatic SSL certificates
Coolify provisions Let's Encrypt certificates automatically. Enter a domain, HTTPS is active. Certificates are renewed in the background.
Push-to-deploy from Git
Connect your GitHub, GitLab or Gitea repository. Every push automatically builds and deploys the application. Pull request previews show changes in an isolated environment.
280+ one-click services
WordPress, Ghost, Grafana, n8n, Gitea, Plausible, Uptime Kuma, Vaultwarden and many more can be installed without manual configuration. Docker Compose is natively supported.
Multiple servers, one dashboard
Manage production and staging servers, client environments or regional deployments from one central dashboard. Each server has its own reverse proxy and operates independently.
The proven solution for self-hosted deployment
Coolify 55,000+ GitHub stars, Apache-2.0 license
Open-source alternative to cloud deployment services (coolify.io). Web dashboard for deployments, automatic SSL certificates, Git integration and over 280 one-click services. Installation with a single command.
Suited for: Web apps, APIs, databases, WordPress, monitoring, Git servers, automation.
Own platform or PaaS?
Own platform
Best choice for teams managing multiple projects on their own infrastructure.
- No fees per application or deployment
- Unlimited apps, databases and services on one server
- Full control over data, configuration and updates
- GDPR compliant, data stays on your server in Germany
- Root access, no platform restrictions
- Server maintenance and security updates are your responsibility
- Linux and Docker knowledge required
- You manage scaling yourself
PaaS (cloud deployment service)
Best choice for fast deployment and minimal operational effort.
- Instant deployments without server setup
- Managed scaling and infrastructure
- Zero ops overhead for server maintenance
- Built-in CI/CD pipelines
- Costs increase with number of apps, users or resource consumption
- Limits on projects, build minutes or bandwidth depending on the plan
- Dependency on the provider for pricing changes and migrations
- Data on the provider's servers, sometimes outside the EU
Running your own deployment platform makes sense for teams that manage multiple projects and can or want to operate the infrastructure themselves. PaaS providers are the better choice when fast provisioning and minimal operational overhead are the priority.
From zero to your own platform
Create a seed
Choose a model with at least 2 CPU and 2 GB RAM for the platform itself. For production use with multiple applications, we recommend 4 CPU and 8 GB RAM.
Install Coolify
A single command in the terminal installs Coolify including Docker, reverse proxy and dashboard. Installation takes a few minutes. A detailed guide is available in our tutorials.
Deploy applications
Through the web dashboard, connect your Git repository or choose one of the 280+ one-click services. Domain and SSL are configured automatically.
Step-by-step setup
Detailed tutorials by our engineers, tested on a current dataforest Seed. Accessible without an account.
Configure a seed
Billed hourly, no minimum term, no setup fee. The server is available for as many applications as you need.
Entry
Beginner
Standard
All-rounder
Performance
CPU-optimized
All prices incl. 19% VAT
Why dataforest Cloud?
Data sovereignty
Your data stays in Germany. All seeds run in certified data centers in Frankfurt. No data transfers to third countries, full GDPR compliance.
Deployed in seconds
Seeds are provisioned automatically. From configuration to a running server takes only seconds. No waiting, no tickets.
Hourly billing
You only pay for what you use. No minimum terms, no setup fees. Seeds can be created and deleted at any time.
Full control
Root access, public API and full transparency. You decide what runs on your seed. No vendor lock-in, no hidden restrictions.
Bevor Sie loslegen.
What is a self-hosted deployment platform?
Do I need Docker knowledge?
Can I host multiple websites on one server?
Is Coolify free?
What happens if Coolify itself crashes?
How do I update Coolify?
Can I migrate from a cloud platform?
Which applications can I deploy?
How do I back up my applications?
Any questions?
Then our experts are happy to help. You'll be surprised how fast we are.
