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Coolify vs Kamal

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CoolifyKamal
LanguagePHPRuby
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars63k15k
Latestv4.4.0v2.12.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 2 days between releasesabout 55 days between releases
Active contributors10+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Heroku. Alternatives to Heroku →

    Full replacementCoolifyBuilds from a git provider with Nixpacks, a Dockerfile or Compose, with one-click databases and scheduled backups.

    PartialKamalDeploys containers to your own servers over SSH with zero-downtime switches, without buildpacks or managed add-ons.