01/ Coolify
Best for: Heroku- and Netlify-style deploys on your own server.
Runs on: Self-hosted
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Free alternatives to Heroku
Heroku by Salesforce: Push code and let the platform build, run and scale your web app. Pricing: paid plans. Here are 3 free options that cover the same job.
| Alternative | Type | Platforms | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coolify | Open source | Self-hosted | Heroku- and Netlify-style deploys on your own server | Get it |
 DokkuUses the same buildpacks as Heroku. | Open source | Self-hosted | A mini-Heroku on a single server, with git push deploys | Get it |
CapRover | Open source | Self-hosted | One-click apps and Docker deploys with a web dashboard | Get it |
 HerokuThe paid original | Paid plans | – | App hosting (PaaS) | Visit |
The alternatives in detail
Open source
02/ Dokku
Best for: A mini-Heroku on a single server, with git push deploys.
Uses the same buildpacks as Heroku.
Runs on: Self-hosted
Visit Dokku03/ CapRover
Best for: One-click apps and Docker deploys with a web dashboard.
Runs on: Self-hosted
Visit CapRoverFrequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Heroku?
Yes. Coolify is a strong free option for heroku- and netlify-style deploys on your own server. Other choices include Dokku, CapRover.
Which Heroku alternative is open source?
Coolify, Dokku, CapRover are open source.