Open Source
CapRover
by caprover
Scalable PaaS (automated Docker+nginx) - aka Heroku on Steroids
Our verdict
We have not reviewed CapRover yet
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About CapRover
CapRover is an open-source Platform-as-a-Service that automates Docker and nginx to deploy and scale applications. It provides a simple web interface and CLI for managing apps, databases, and services, aiming to simplify DevOps tasks.
Best for
Developers and small teams seeking a self-hosted, Heroku-like deployment platform.
Use cases
- Deploy web apps from Git repositories or Docker images
- Scale applications horizontally with built-in load balancing
- Manage databases and background services in a unified dashboard
Notes
15,195 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-26. Licensed Custom.
Pros
- Easy setup and intuitive UI, reducing DevOps complexity
- Built on Docker and nginx, leveraging mature containerization
- Active open-source project with a large community (15k+ stars)
Cons
- Limited advanced features compared to full cloud PaaS offerings
- Requires self-hosting and maintaining the underlying server
- Documentation may be sparse for complex custom configurations
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 1.16.0 (released 3 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 1,014
- GitHub stars
- 15,200
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 32
- Open issues
- 175
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 6
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Stars and usage
How CapRover is growing
15,195 to 15,200
Health and security
Is CapRover looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
75 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 2 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 6 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 0 of 20 | First reply in 32 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to CapRover
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| HerokuThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| VercelThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 1.16.0
Released 1.15.5
Released 1.15.4
Released 1.15.3
Released 1.15.2
Released 1.15.1
Released 1.15.0
Released 1.14.2
Released v.14.1
Released 1.14.0
Released 1.13.3
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