TL;DR - Dokku
- Dokku is a lightweight PaaS that lets you deploy apps with git push on your own servers
- It provides Heroku-like deployments using Docker containers on any Linux server
- Completely free and open-source
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
Pricing Plans
Most Popular
Free
Free
Open source
- Self-hosted PaaS
- Docker-based
- Heroku buildpacks
- Git push deploy
About Dokku
Dokku is Docker-powered PaaS you run on your own server. Push code, get deployed applications—Heroku-like experience without Heroku pricing, on infrastructure you control.
The Procfile format is familiar. Plugins extend functionality. A single server handles multiple applications.
Developers wanting simple deployments on their own VPS choose Dokku for Heroku simplicity without the cost.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review Dokku!
Write a ReviewExplore More
Dokku FAQ
Yes, completely free and open source. Self-hosted mini-Heroku. No paid version.
Dokku is a self-hosted PaaS built on Docker. Git push to deploy. Single server Heroku alternative.
Dokku is free and self-hosted. Heroku is managed but costs more. Dokku for budget; Heroku for convenience.
Any app that runs in Docker. Buildpacks for most languages. Add databases and services via plugins.