Deploy apps on your VPS — without Vercel or cloud lock-in
Use Coolify as a self-hosted alternative to Vercel, Netlify, or Lovable. Full control over your stack, data stored in Sweden, and no surprise bills. Deploy any framework in minutes.
What is Coolify?
Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable platform that gives you the same developer experience as Vercel or Netlify — push to deploy, automatic SSL, preview deployments — but running on your own server.
Platforms like Vercel, Netlify, Railway, and Lovable are great for getting started quickly. But as your project grows, you hit limits: escalating costs on bandwidth and compute, vendor lock-in to proprietary runtimes, and data stored on US servers — which complicates GDPR compliance.
With Coolify on an Adminor VPS, your apps run in Swedish datacenters with fixed monthly pricing. You get unlimited deployments, full root access, and complete ownership of your infrastructure.
Whether you are building a SaaS product, an internal tool, or a client project, this guide walks you through the entire setup in about 15 minutes.
GDPR-compliant by default
Your data stays in Swedish datacenters. No third-party cloud provider involved in the request path.
Predictable pricing
Fixed monthly cost. No per-request billing, no bandwidth surcharges, no function invocation fees.
No vendor lock-in
Standard Docker containers under the hood. Migrate anywhere, any time — your code is never tied to a proprietary runtime.
Full control
Root access, custom runtimes, private networking, cron jobs, and any database you need — all on your terms.
Deploy in 5 steps
From a fresh VPS to a running production app with automatic SSL — in about 15 minutes.
Order a VPS
Pick a plan that matches your workload. For most projects running Coolify, we recommend VPS Medium (4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 100 GB SSD) at 399 SEK/month. It comfortably handles multiple apps, databases, and background workers.
For smaller projects or staging environments, VPS Micro (99 SEK/mo) works fine as a starting point.
View all VPS plans →Install Coolify
SSH into your new server and run the official installer. It sets up Docker, Traefik (reverse proxy), and the Coolify dashboard automatically.
The installation takes 2–3 minutes. When it finishes, open http://your-server-ip:8000 in your browser to access the dashboard and create your admin account.
coolify.yourdomain.com) for secure access.Connect your Git repository
In the Coolify dashboard, go to Sources and link your GitHub or GitLab account. Coolify creates a webhook on your repository so every push triggers a new build.
You can also connect private repositories. Coolify supports deploy keys and GitHub App integrations for fine-grained access control.
Deploy your first app
Click New Resource → Application, select your repository and branch, and hit deploy. Coolify auto-detects the framework (Next.js, Nuxt, SvelteKit, Laravel, Django, etc.) and configures the build pipeline accordingly.
For custom setups, you can provide a Dockerfile or docker-compose.yml in your repository root. Need environment variables? Set them in the dashboard — they are encrypted at rest.
Custom domain & SSL
Point your domain's A record to your VPS IP address. In Coolify, add the domain to your application settings. Let's Encrypt SSL certificates are issued and renewed automatically — no configuration needed.
Wildcard DNS lets you deploy multiple apps on subdomains (e.g., app.yourdomain.com, api.yourdomain.com, staging.yourdomain.com) without touching DNS for each one.
What can you deploy?
Coolify supports virtually anything that runs in a container. Here are the most common workloads.
Next.js & React
SSR, SSG, and ISR out of the box. Full Next.js feature support including App Router, Server Actions, and middleware.
Node.js APIs
Express, Fastify, Hono, NestJS — any Node.js server. Automatic health checks and zero-downtime deployments.
Python / Django / Flask
Django, Flask, FastAPI with Gunicorn or Uvicorn. Celery workers and scheduled tasks supported via Docker Compose.
WordPress & PHP
One-click WordPress deployment with persistent storage. Also supports Laravel, Symfony, and any PHP application.
Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, and Redis as managed services with automatic backups and connection pooling.
Docker Compose
Deploy complex multi-container setups directly from a docker-compose.yml. Ideal for microservice architectures.
How does it compare?
Self-hosted on Adminor VPS vs. popular cloud platforms.
| Coolify + Adminor VPS | Vercel | Railway | Heroku | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / month | From 99 SEK (fixed) | $0 – $20+ (usage-based) | $5+ (usage-based) | $5 – $25+ per dyno |
| Swedish servers | ✓ Yes | ✗ US/EU regions | ✗ US only | ✗ US/EU regions |
| GDPR-friendly | ✓ Full control | DPA available | Limited | DPA available |
| Number of apps | Unlimited | Per-project pricing | Per-service pricing | Per-dyno pricing |
| Database included | ✓ Any (PG, MySQL, Redis...) | Postgres (paid add-on) | Postgres, Redis (metered) | Postgres (paid add-on) |
| SSL certificates | ✓ Auto (Let's Encrypt) | ✓ Auto | ✓ Auto | ✓ Auto |
| Custom domain | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Root / SSH access | ✓ Full root | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Vendor lock-in | None | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about self-hosted deployments with Coolify.
Get started today
Order a VPS, install Coolify, and deploy your first app — all in under 15 minutes. No credit card lock-in, no surprises.