Coolify vs Kamal
Coolify vs Kamal: which to choose
Coolify has the larger community with 57.5k GitHub stars against 14.4k for Kamal, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Coolify if you lean toward self-hosted and paas; choose Kamal if deploy and docker matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coolify or Kamal better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Coolify has 57.5k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Kamal has 14.4k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Coolify cheaper than Kamal?▾
Coolify starts at $0/mo while Kamal starts at $0/mo. Coolify has a free plan. Kamal has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Coolify and Kamal?▾
Coolify is tagged as self-hosted, paas, docker while Kamal is tagged as deploy, docker, bare-metal. Coolify uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 57.5k GitHub stars. Kamal uses a open-source model with 14.4k GitHub stars.
Does Coolify or Kamal have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Coolify and Kamal offer a free plan.