Coolify
Pending verificationOpen-source, self-hostable PaaS platform — a Heroku/Render alternative you deploy on your own EU server.
Overview
Coolify is a Hungary-based European company building cloud infrastructure and developer tools software since 2022. As an EU-headquartered provider, Coolify likely operates under GDPR, though EU Alts has not yet independently verified its ownership and hosting facts, so its exposure to the US CLOUD Act isn't confirmed yet — see the Details section below for what's known so far.
Why European teams pick Coolify
Teams in Europe consider Coolify when they want a cloud infrastructure provider that bills in EUR and keeps customer data under Hungary law, operating since 2022. Its EU headquarters is a good sign compared with AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, but EU Alts hasn't yet verified Coolify's ownership and hosting facts — check back once verification is complete.
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About
Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable PaaS platform developed by a Hungarian team, providing a Heroku/Render-like deployment experience on any server you control. With Coolify, you connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository and deploy any Dockerfile, Docker Compose, or Nixpacks-compatible application to your own EU server — Hetzner, Contabo, UpCloud, or any other. It handles SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt), reverse proxy configuration (Traefik or Caddy), environment variables, deployment hooks, and rollback. Coolify is free and open-source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with a paid cloud version offering managed hosting. It is the fastest path to EU-sovereign PaaS for indie developers and small teams.
Details
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Hungary
- Ownership
- Independently owned (Hungary)
- Company size
- 1–10 employees
Categories
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Frequently asked questions
What is Coolify?
Coolify is an open-source, self-hostable PaaS platform developed by a Hungarian team, providing a Heroku/Render-like deployment experience on any server you control. With Coolify, you connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository and deploy any Dockerfile, Docker Compose, or Nixpacks-compatible application to your own EU server — Hetzner, Contabo, UpCloud, or any other. It handles SSL certificates (Let's Encrypt), reverse proxy configuration (Traefik or Caddy), environment variables, deployment hooks, and rollback. Coolify is free and open-source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with a paid cloud version offering managed hosting. It is the fastest path to EU-sovereign PaaS for indie developers and small teams.
What does Coolify do?
Coolify is open-source, self-hostable paas platform — a heroku/render alternative you deploy on your own eu server. It is listed under cloud infrastructure and developer tools on EU Alts because its core functionality serves teams looking for a European cloud infrastructure tool with EU data residency, typically as a switch away from AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
Is Coolify a good European cloud infrastructure alternative?
Coolify is a fit for European businesses evaluating cloud infrastructure options where data residency and GDPR alignment matter — typical buyers include EU-based SaaS teams, public-sector projects, regulated industries (healthcare, finance, legal), and any organisation that needs to demonstrate that customer data does not leave the EU. It also overlaps with developer tools use cases.
Is Coolify GDPR compliant?
Coolify is headquartered in Hungary and falls under EU jurisdiction, so it likely processes user data under the GDPR by default. EU Alts has not yet independently verified Coolify's ownership structure or hosting location, so we can't yet confirm its exposure to the US CLOUD Act the way we can for verified entries.
How do teams switch from AWS to Coolify?
Most teams considering a move from AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure to Coolify are drawn to its EU headquarters and cloud infrastructure workflow fit. EU Alts hasn't yet verified Coolify's ownership and hosting facts, so treat any CLOUD Act or Schrems II conclusions as provisional until verification is complete. Plan a migration in stages regardless: export your data from the US incumbent, pilot Coolify with a small team, then move the rest once integration coverage is confirmed.
Where is Coolify based?
Coolify is headquartered in Hungary. The company was founded in 2022. Its main website is https://coolify.io.