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Dokploy vs Kamal

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DokployKamal
LanguageTypeScriptRuby
LicenceOtherMIT
Stars38k15k
Latestv0.30.8v2.12.0
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 8 days between releasesabout 55 days between releases
Active contributors38+ 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 replacementDokployBuilds from git with Nixpacks, Railpack, Heroku or Paketo buildpacks or a Dockerfile, with managed databases and backups.

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