Which is cheaper, Coolify or Koyeb?

Coolify is 5.8x cheaper than Koyeb. Coolify starts at $0/mo, Koyeb starts at $29/mo.

Does Coolify have a free tier?

Yes, Coolify offers a free tier with .

Coolify has drop-in switching cost. Koyeb has moderate switching cost. Coolify is easier to switch away from.

Hosting

Coolify

← More affordable

Open-source, self-hostable alternative to Heroku and Netlify for deploying apps, databases, and services

Switching Cost: drop-in

Koyeb

Serverless platform for deploying full-stack apps globally with scale-to-zero, GPU support, and managed Postgres

Switching Cost: moderate

You're paying a premium for Koyeb — expect around a 5.8x higher bill compared to Coolify.

The free tier advantage goes to Coolify, which offers a no-cost entry point that Koyeb lacks.

Pricing philosophy differs — Coolify charges tiered, but Koyeb takes a hybrid approach.

If budget is your primary constraint, Coolify is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Coolify is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

5.8x

Coolify is cheaper by $24/mo

Free Tier

Coolify

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Coolify

Lower switching costs for easier migration