Which is cheaper, Dokku or Koyeb?

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

Does Dokku have a free tier?

Yes, Dokku offers a free tier with .

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

Hosting

Dokku

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

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

For experimentation and testing, Dokku wins with its free tier option — something Koyeb doesn't offer.

Dokku stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Dokku stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Free Tier

Dokku

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Dokku

Lower switching costs for easier migration