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Dokku

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Runs containers or uses Buildpacks so it’s easy to deploy any type of application. Handles automatic SSL. Easily deploy anything with git. Everything is managed via a CLI. Use various proxies e.g. HAProxy, Caddy, Traefik. Customizable schedulers: Docker, k3s, Nomad. Official GitHub Action for pushing from GitHub.

Tradeoffs

No web UI - that’s available if you buy Dokku Pro, but it’s still in development.

Is Dokku a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-08-29. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers who need to deploy various types of applications should consider this tool for deployment tasks

Why consider it

It allows for easy deployment of any type of application

Keep in mind

It lacks a web UI in the standard version

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2024-08-29. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

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