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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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DokkuOpen Source

The smallest PaaS — Heroku alternative with git push deployment

VercelSaaS

Frontend hosting and deployment platform with serverless functions and edge network

Overview

DokkuVercel
TypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryHosting & DeploymentHosting & Deployment
PricingFree (self-hosted)$20/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseMITProprietary

GitHub Metrics

DokkuVercel
Stars31.9k--
Forks2k--
Contributors408--
Open Issues35--
Last CommitApr 2026--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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