Which is cheaper, DigitalOcean App Platform or Dokku?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does DigitalOcean App Platform have a free tier?

Yes, DigitalOcean App Platform offers a free tier with staticSiteApps: 3, bandwidthGiBPerApp: 1.

DigitalOcean App Platform has moderate switching cost. Dokku has drop-in switching cost. Dokku is easier to switch away from.

Hosting

Managed PaaS for building, deploying, and scaling apps from code or containers

Switching Cost: moderate

Dokku

Open-source self-hosted PaaS built on Docker for deploying applications with Heroku-like workflow

Switching Cost: drop-in

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Switching Costs

Dokku

Lower switching costs for easier migration