Which is cheaper, Dokku or Netlify?

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. Netlify 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

Netlify

Web platform for building, deploying, and scaling modern web projects with credit-based usage pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

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