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AWS CodeDeploy vs Coolify
Both stand on deployment automation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
CodeDeploy combines multiple deployment targets with rollout monitoring and rollback controls. Its per-update charge applies to on-premises instances, while EC2 deployments have no additional CodeDeploy charge.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Coolify offers deployment and operations tools for Linux servers, with both free self-hosted and paid cloud options. The cloud plan starts at $5 a month, but application hosting still depends on servers you bring.
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| AWS CodeDeploy | Coolify | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Cloud: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | coolify.io |
| On deployment automation software | #3 of 34 | #1 of 34 |
AWS CodeDeploy: what it does well
- Supports in-place, canary, and blue/green deployments.
- Can roll back to a previous revision.
- Integrates with Auto Scaling for EC2 deployments.
- SNS notifications can be sent by SMS or email.
What to know first
- On-premises updates cost $0.02 per instance.
- On-premises instances need public AWS endpoint access.
- The default regional application quota is 1,000.
Coolify: what it does well
- Free self-hosted plan includes all features.
- Supports GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Gitea deployments.
- Includes one-click rollbacks and automatic database backups.
- Offers an API and MCP server for AI clients.
What to know first
- Runs only on Linux-based operating systems.
- Self-hosting requires your own infrastructure.
- Standard minimum is 2 CPU cores, 2 GB RAM and 10 GB disk.
- Cloud customers must provide servers for application deployments.
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