ArduMaker vs Coolify
Coolify is an open source PaaS that you install and maintain on your own VPS. ArduMaker brings the server and the panel together, already up and running.
Side by side
| Criterion | ArduMaker | Coolify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From €5.00/month (list price), fixed per plan: no charges for usage, traffic or requests | Self-hosted free; Coolify Cloud $5/month for 2 servers (you provide the server) |
| Root and SSH access to the server | Yes, real root over SSH and a terminal in the browser | Yes (it is your server) |
| 24/7 processes (agents, bots, workers) | Yes: it is a Linux server, with no time limit and it never goes to sleep | Yes |
| Deploy from GitHub | Yes: repo and branch, every push deploys, with domain and SSL | Yes, with a GitHub App and webhooks |
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis installed and managed from the panel | Postgres, MySQL and Redis in one click |
| Docker and n8n | Docker and n8n (with workers, PostgreSQL and Redis) in one click | Docker Compose and hundreds of services, n8n included |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, remote with OAuth 2.1: servers, deploys, databases, domains, services and tunnels | Yes, built into the instance, with an API token |
| How it is managed | Web panel, terminal in the browser and AI agents over MCP | Web panel |
| Locations | Canada, Poland | Wherever your server is |
When Coolify is the better fit
- Open source with no dependence on a provider.
- A large community and a huge catalog of services.
- Free if you already have the server.
When ArduMaker is the better fit
- Nothing to install or update: the server and the panel come together.
- The agent connects over OAuth with permissions per project and VPS, not with a team token.
- Email, DNS, tunnels and WordPress in the same account.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Coolify inside an ArduMaker VPS?
Yes, you have root and Docker: you can install it as on any VPS. The usual approach is to use the ArduMaker panel, which already handles deploys, domains and databases without installing anything.
What about updates?
With Coolify, updating the panel and the server is up to you. On ArduMaker the platform maintains the panel; inside the VPS you still have root for your own things.
Sources
Coolify data checked on 2026-10-16 on its official pages. Prices change: confirm them before deciding.