Deplexo vs Coolify
Coolify is an open-source self-hosted PaaS. Deplexo is a managed PaaS with secure container defaults, so you don't set up a server.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Deplexo | Coolify |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary (managed PaaS) | Open-source (modified Apache 2.0) |
| Managed hosted option | Yes: deplexo.com, free tier included | Yes: cloud.coolify.io (paid) |
| Free managed tier | Yes: 128 MB RAM, 1 app, no card | No, you need your own server or the paid cloud plan |
| Container runtime | Secure container runtime | Docker |
| Container security defaults | Locked-down security defaults | Docker defaults (standard Docker security) |
| Build method | Dockerfile (default) or auto-detect via deplexo.yaml | Buildpacks or Dockerfile |
| Custom Dockerfile | Yes | Yes |
| Git providers | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Codeberg | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, Forgejo |
| Managed databases | No | Yes (Postgres, MySQL, Redis, etc.) |
Managed vs self-hosted
Coolify requires you to bring your own server. You install Coolify on a VPS, apply updates, watch disk space, and keep the Docker daemon healthy. You get full control of the infrastructure and are responsible for all of it.
Deplexo is a managed platform. You connect a repo and deploy, and Deplexo runs and maintains the servers.
Container runtime
Coolify uses Docker. Deplexo uses a secure container runtime with a locked-down security profile applied by default.
Database support
Coolify can deploy managed databases (Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB) as first-class services alongside your apps. Deplexo does not currently offer managed databases. You can deploy a database container manually on Deplexo, or use an external database service.
FAQ
- Do I need a server to use Deplexo?
- No. Deplexo handles the infrastructure. You connect a repo and deploy from the dashboard.
- Can I migrate from Coolify to Deplexo?
- Yes. Connect the same GitHub repo to Deplexo and copy your environment variables. If you have a custom Dockerfile, Deplexo uses it. You'll need to replace Coolify-specific features such as managed databases and service stacks.
- Is Deplexo open-source?
- No. Deplexo is a closed-source managed platform.
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