Dokku
Docker-powered mini Heroku
What is Dokku?
Dokku is a Docker-powered PaaS that lets you deploy applications with a simple git push. It is intentionally minimal and runs on a single small server, making it a long-standing choice for self-hosted deployments.
Best for
Developers comfortable with git push deployments on a single server
Replaces
- Heroku
- Railway
- Fly.io
Key features
- git push deployment
- Plugin ecosystem
- Let's Encrypt integration
- Runs on a single small VPS
How to deploy
- Install script
- Docker
Project health
- GitHub stars: 32,167
- Last code push: 2026-10-01
- Open issues: 30
- Status: actively developed
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