Open-source alternatives to Vercel
Self-host a Vercel alternative from $4.13/mo and save up to $190/yr per seat vs Vercel. 2 open-source projects that replace Vercel, ranked by computed health score and real self-hosting cost.
The 2 alternatives, ranked by health
Health score is a 6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
An open-source, self-hostable PaaS alternative to Vercel, Heroku & Netlify that lets you easily deploy static sites, databases, full-stack applications and 280+ one-click services on your own servers.
Scalable PaaS (automated Docker+nginx) - aka Heroku on Steroids
Compare the top Vercel alternatives head-to-head
Side-by-side breakdowns and self-hosting cost for the leading picks.
Cost comparison vs Vercel
Self-hosting cost on cheapest plan meeting requirements vs Vercel entry tier ($20/mo).
| Project | Self-host /mo | Vercel /mo | Save /yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| coolify | $4.13 | $20+ | $190 | Deploy → |
| caprover | $4.13 | $20+ | $190 | Deploy → |
Pick your alternative
Most operators land on coolify (top health score in this category; cheapest VPS path is coolify on hetzner for $4.13/mo).
Data refreshed daily. Pricing for Vercel sourced from official site.