Dokku

Open-source alternative · mapped from 1 paid tool. Fit is not feature parity.

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Facts

License

Paid-feature tier C

Self-host

Paid-feature limits3 noted

Dokku Pro web dashboard
Dokku Pro JSON API and HTTP(S) Git push
Dokku Pro team management

Tier C: MIT core deploys Heroku-compatible apps through Git and CLI. Paid self-hosted Pro add-on supplies everyday graphical administration and API/HTTP push; Pro is explicitly not hosting. License source. Repository: dokku/dokku. Self-host: server; hosted offer from the project: no.

Replaces

HerokuEntry price USD 7 / usage / month

Fit:

Supports Heroku-compatible apps/buildpacks and git push, but owner operates host and datastores; audit buildpack/plugin compatibility, migrate add-on data and configure backups.

Sources: dokku.com · checked 2026-10-21
Full comparison: Heroku vs Dokku

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Dokku is listed as an open-source alternative to Heroku, with partial fit or better. Maintainers can show this in a README; the badge links back to this page.

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