ptah-server

The premium Open Source alternative to Heroku

🎯 Best for:Teams wanting Heroku DX on cheap VPS

What is ptah-server?

A lightweight Platform as a Service (PaaS) designed to run on your own servers, providing a Heroku-like experience. It manages application deployment, scaling, and configuration without the costs associated with managed cloud providers.

Tech Stack
PHPDevOps & CI/CD

Why ptah-server?

  • Drastically lower costs
  • Full infrastructure control
  • Heroku-like workflow

Limitations

  • Maintenance overhead
  • Complex initial setup
  • No managed support
2/25/2026
Last Update
12
Forks
46
Issues
Other
License
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Your team could be burning cash. Switching to ptah-server instantly boosts your runway.

Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Heroku)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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