CapRover
★ 15.2kA self-hosted alternative to Vercel Heroku
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CapRover is a self-hosted deployment platform aimed at developers who want to manage application and database deployments without spending much time on server setup. It supports a wide range of...
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Features
- app/database deployment
- web GUI
- CLI automation
- Docker Swarm clustering
- load balancing
- free SSL via Let's Encrypt
- customizable nginx templates
- no lock-in
- database/app install dropdown
Details
- Last Updated
- Nov 13, 2026
- Created
- Oct 25, 2017
- Install Methods
- dockersource
- Requirements
- DockernginxLet's EncryptNetDataDocker Swarm
- Runtime / Stack
- docker
- Privacy & Independence
- No Cloud Required
- Deployment
Deployment: no container deployment found
Run CapRover yourself
Pick how much you want to manage.
netcupBest matchFull control
A small server, then Docker Compose.
About 20 minutes with Docker
HetznerFull control
A small server, then Docker Compose.
About 20 minutes with Docker
DigitalOceanFull control
A small server, then Docker Compose.
About 20 minutes with Docker
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Not free / open source
Source: isitreallyfoss.com · reviewed Jun 2025
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