Coolify - Self-Hosted Open Source PaaS

Self-hosted open source PaaS: Docker deployment, SSL and CI/CD.

Managed PaaS (Vercel, Netlify, Heroku) appeal with their simplicity, but costs rise quickly and your data passes through US infrastructure. For projects that require cost control, sovereignty and control, an alternative exists.

Coolify is a self-hosted open source PaaS: you install it on your own server (VPS, dedicated) and deploy your applications (Docker, Docker Compose) with an interface comparable to Vercel or Netlify. Automatic SSL, built-in CI/CD, environment variable management: everything is included.

We use Coolify to deploy Directus, Astro and our clients' applications on OVH. Discover below how Coolify simplifies your deployments while giving you back control.

Coolify features

Docker deployment: Docker images, Docker Compose, custom images.
Automatic SSL: Let's Encrypt certificates, seamless renewal.
Built-in CI/CD: GitHub/GitLab webhooks, automatic build and deploy.
Variables and secrets: secure environment management.
Backups: project backup and restore.

Open source PaaS vs managed PaaS

Coolify replicates the Vercel/Netlify experience in open source: push, build, deploy. You host Coolify on your server and keep full control of data and costs. No usage-based billing, no lock-in.

Deployment with Idee-web

We install Coolify on OVH, configure SSL and CI/CD, and deploy your applications. Maintenance, updates and backups are included. You benefit from a PaaS operated on European infrastructure.

Docker deployment, SSL and integrated CI/CD

Docker deployment, SSL and integrated CI/CD

Coolify deploys your applications from Docker images or Docker Compose files. In a few clicks you run a container in production with its network config, volumes and dependencies. The interface is simple, accessible and designed for developers and technical teams alike.

We configure Coolify to deploy your Directus, Astro and business applications.

SSL certificates are managed automatically via Let's Encrypt: every domain and subdomain configured in Coolify gets a valid HTTPS certificate, renewed without intervention. Domain, redirect and reverse proxy management is built in.

Your sites and applications are accessible over HTTPS from the first deployment, with no manual setup.

Coolify includes a native CI/CD system: on each push to your Git repo (GitHub, GitLab), a webhook automatically triggers build and deployment. Environment variables and secrets are managed securely in the interface.

Result: your updates are in production within minutes, with no manual intervention.

Advantages over managed cloud PaaS

Managed PaaS (Vercel, Netlify, Heroku) bill by usage: requests, bandwidth, serverless functions. Costs rise with traffic and quickly become unpredictable. With Coolify, you only pay for the server (OVH VPS): fixed, predictable, controlled cost.

For most projects, Coolify is 3 to 10 times cheaper than a managed PaaS.

With self-hosted Coolify, your data and applications stay on your server. No transfer to a US cloud, no dependency on a third-party provider for deployments. You keep full control of your infrastructure and data.

It's a choice of sovereignty and technical control, aligned with GDPR requirements.

Coolify is open source: you can inspect the code, contribute and adapt the tool to your needs. No vendor lock-in, no features reserved for a paid plan. You get the same deployment capabilities as major PaaS, on your own infrastructure.

The Coolify community is active and updates are frequent.

Controlled costs Vercel alternative Netlify alternative PaaS Sovereignty Data control Self-hosting GDPR Open source No lock-in Community Flexibility

Installation on OVH and support

We install Coolify on a secured OVH VPS: hardened OS, configured firewall, restricted SSH access. Coolify is operational within hours with SSL, domain management and CI/CD ready to use.

You have your own deployment platform, hosted in France, operated by us.

We deploy your projects on Coolify: Directus + PostgreSQL + Redis, Astro sites, Node.js applications, and any Docker service. Each project gets automated backups, availability monitoring and regular platform updates.

Maintenance is included: you focus on your business.

We train your teams on using Coolify: deploying an application, managing variables, viewing logs, rollback if needed. Technical documentation is provided and post-delivery support is ensured.

You gain autonomy while benefiting from our expertise when needed.

Installation OVH Securing Configuration Deployment Directus Astro Backups Maintenance Training Documentation Support Autonomy

By choosing Coolify with our support, you benefit from:

PaaS-style deployment (Docker, SSL, CI/CD) in open source,
full control of your infrastructure and data (self-hosted),
a concrete alternative to Vercel and Netlify, without usage-based billing,
deployment and maintenance by our team on OVH.

Take back control of your deployments without sacrificing simplicity. Contact us to discuss.