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CapRover vs Coolify

Self-host pick — both replace Heroku (App platform / git-push deploy).

Both CapRover and Coolify self-host as a replacement for Heroku (App platform / git-push deploy). Pick CapRover if you want teams that want a Heroku-like UI with a built-in app store of one-click services; pick Coolify if you want teams that want a UI + multi-server + databases in one tool. Both are Apache-family licensed and similar to set up.

CapRoveropen-sourceCoolifyopen-source
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Setup time20min (Docker Swarm setup)10min (single-line bash installer)
Monthly cost$10 VPS for the controller.$10 VPS for the controller + apps.
GitHubcaprover/caprover ★ 15.0k · last commit 4w agoalivecoollabsio/coolify ★ 55.0k · last commit 2w agoalive
ReplacesHerokuHeroku + 1 other

Good fit for

CapRover

Teams that want a Heroku-like UI with a built-in app store of one-click services.

Weak at:Swarm is showing its age vs Compose-based alternatives.

Coolify

Teams that want a UI + multi-server + databases in one tool.

Weak at:Heavier than Dokku; less of a 'pure' Heroku feel.

In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli heroku prints Heroku's self-host options including both — how the CLI works →

FAQ

Which is easier to self-host, CapRover or Coolify?

CapRover: 20min (Docker Swarm setup). Coolify: 10min (single-line bash installer).

What does each cost to run?

CapRover: $10 VPS for the controller.. Coolify: $10 VPS for the controller + apps.. Both projects are free and open source.

Do CapRover and Coolify replace the same SaaS?

Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Heroku.