dokku

The premium Open Source alternative to Heroku

🎯 Best for:Single-server PaaS needs

What is dokku?

Replaces Heroku by leveraging Docker and Buildpacks to deploy applications via simple Git push commands. Architecture relies on a single-server setup using Bash scripts for lightweight, zero-overhead orchestration.

Tech Stack
ShellDevOps & CI/CD

Why dokku?

  • Heroku-compatible buildpacks
  • Extremely lightweight
  • Plugin architecture

Limitations

  • Single node only (no clustering)
  • CLI only (no native UI)
  • Requires Linux sysadmin skills
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Heroku)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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