Alternatives to Heroku

Docker-powered PaaS for app lifecycle management

Dokku is Heroku on a $5 VPS — git push to deploy, automatic SSL via Let's Encrypt, built-in Postgres/Redis/MySQL plugins, and a CLI that handles the entire app lifecycle. One server, unlimited apps, zero monthly platform fees.

Self-hostable PaaS alternative to Vercel/Heroku

Coolify is the self-hosted Vercel/Netlify/Heroku that's actually good. Deploy from Git, automatic HTTPS, database provisioning, Docker Compose support — all from a polished UI on your own server.

Scalable PaaS with automated Docker+nginx

CapRover is the PaaS you can run on a $5 VPS. Deploy apps with git push, get automatic HTTPS, manage Docker containers from a web UI — it's Heroku on your own server.