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Coolify vs Kamal: catalog facts
Coolify	Kamal
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. A hosted version is paid.	Free Free and open source, developed by Basecamp.
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	macOS, Linux, Command line
Git-push deployments, databases and certificates on hardware you control Large catalogue of one-click services alongside your own applications	Zero-downtime deploys and rolling restarts Works on any server you can reach over SSH, without a platform subscription
You are responsible for the servers, backups and upgrades A paid cloud version exists for those who do not want to host the controller	You still maintain and secure the servers yourself Command-line and configuration file only
Self-hosted, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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