Comparison
Pushify vs Coolify
Two open-source ways to deploy apps on servers you own — where each one fits.
| Feature | Pushify | Coolify |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Self-host on your servers | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Bring your own servers | Yes | Yes |
| Managed databases | Yes | Yes |
| One-click app marketplace | Yes | Yes |
| Managed cloud option | Yes | Yes |
| Managed servers without a provider account | Yes | No |
| One-command self-host install | Yes | Yes |
| Large, established community | No | Yes |
| Built-in AI assistant | Yes | No |
| No-code site builder | Yes | No |
When to pick which
Which one fits you?
Choose Pushify if…
- You want a hosted control plane with a free plan — nothing to install or upgrade yourself.
- You want Hetzner servers from the dashboard without opening a Hetzner account.
- You want an AI assistant built into the dashboard.
- You want to build and publish marketing sites with a no-code editor.
Choose Coolify if…
- You want the most mature option with a large, battle-tested community.
- You prefer a single self-hosted instance you fully control, installed with one command.
- You want a long track record and a big library of community templates.
Differences
Key differences
Managed vs self-managed
Both self-host free. Pushify can also provision Hetzner servers and bill them from a prepaid wallet.
Beyond deployments
Pushify adds an AI assistant and a no-code site builder to the dashboard.
Maturity and community
Coolify is older, with a far larger community and more guides and templates.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
In short: how do Pushify and Coolify differ?
Coolify and Pushify solve the same core problem — deploy your apps to your own servers instead of renting someone else’s cloud. Coolify is the more established project, with a large, active community and a famous one-command install. Pushify is newer: its hosted control plane has a free plan, it can rent Hetzner servers from the dashboard without a Hetzner account, and it adds an AI assistant and a no-code site builder on top of the same self-host freedom. Both are open source and free to self-host.
Is Coolify free?
Yes — Coolify is open source and free when you self-host it, and it offers a paid managed cloud. Pushify is the same: free to self-host (MIT licensed), with optional paid managed plans.
Is Pushify open source like Coolify?
Yes. Pushify’s frontend, backend, and CLI are MIT licensed and public on GitHub. You can self-host the entire platform with no restrictions.
Can I bring my own server to Pushify?
Yes. Connect any Linux VPS over SSH (BYOS) and Pushify installs Docker and Nginx and deploys there — or let Pushify provision a Hetzner server for you from the dashboard.
Can I migrate from Coolify to Pushify?
In most cases, yes — both deploy standard Docker workloads from a Git repo. Point Pushify at the same repository and server, set your environment variables, and deploy. There is no automated importer yet.
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Deploy on your own terms
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