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Developer PaaS & Hosting
Dokku
73.3
/ 100
The smallest PaaS implementation you have ever seen. Open-source, single-server Heroku alternative with buildpack compatibility.
Updated March 2026
Score Breakdown
Value
95
Capability
72
Experience
65
Reliability
75
Support
55
Ecosystem
62
Momentum
68
Pricing
Free
$0/mo
- ✓ Self-hosted
- ✓ Unlimited apps
- ✓ Heroku buildpacks
- ✓ Docker support
Key Features
✓ Heroku buildpack compatible
✓ Docker deploys
✓ Git push deploys
✓ Zero-downtime deploys
✓ SSL via Let's Encrypt
✓ Plugin ecosystem
✓ Process management
✓ Nginx reverse proxy
About Dokku
Founded
2013
HQ
Open Source
Funding
Community-funded
Team Size
Community
GitHub Stars
31,900
Open Source
Yes
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