Which is cheaper, Dokku or Porter?

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. Porter 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

Porter

Kubernetes-powered PaaS that deploys to your own cloud account (AWS, GCP, Azure)

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