Dokku is a self-hosting platform that offers an open-source alternative to Heroku, enabling users to build, deploy, and manage applications with ease. It supports running containers and using Buildpacks, making it straightforward to deploy various types of applications. Users can deploy applications using Git, and the platform handles automatic SSL. Dokku is managed via a command-line interface (CLI) and supports multiple proxies such as HAProxy, Caddy, and Traefik. It also offers customizable schedulers including Docker, k3s, and Nomad. Additionally, there is an official GitHub Action for pushing applications from GitHub.
One downside is the absence of a web UI, which is available only in the Dokku Pro version that is still in development. Despite this, Dokku allows users to avoid vendor lock-in and can be installed on any hardware, making it a cost-effective solution for hosting applications. The platform’s extensibility is enhanced through plugins, which can be written in any language and shared with the community. Overall, Dokku provides a lightweight and customizable PaaS solution for developers looking to manage their application lifecycle efficiently.
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