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Coolify vs Piku

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Coolify vs Piku
FactCoolifyPiku
LanguagePHPPython
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars63k6.6k
Latestv4.4.0v1.0.0
Last push2026-10-062026-09-04
Release cadenceabout 2 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors10+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • 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.

    PartialPikuGit push deploys with a Procfile and an ENV file on a single server, built per language without buildpacks or managed databases.