Coolify
ToolJet
| Feature | Coolify | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | indie-hackers, small-teams, self-hosters, privacy-conscious-developers | developers, startups, ops-teams, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2021 | 2021 |
| Git Deployments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Database Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Ssl | ✓ | ✗ |
| Backups | ✓ | ✗ |
| Monitoring | ✓ | ✗ |
| Docker Compose | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Sources | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Code | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Tenancy | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Coolify Pros
- Self-hosted alternative to expensive PaaS platforms
- Beautiful modern UI with git-push deployments
- Manages databases, services, and apps in one place
- Automatic SSL and backups included
✗ Coolify Cons
- Self-hosting requires server management knowledge
- Newer project with occasional stability issues
- Documentation gaps for advanced configurations
✓ ToolJet Pros
- Open source
- Many data sources
- Drag-and-drop
- Self-hostable
✗ ToolJet Cons
- Documentation gaps
- Fewer widgets than competitors
- Community-dependent support
The Verdict
Coolify is built for indie hackers and small teams, with a focus on git-deployments and database-management. ToolJet targets developers and startups and leads with visual-builder and data-sources.
On pricing, Coolify is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $20/mo for ToolJet. That $15/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Coolify edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Coolify offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while ToolJet takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Coolify has a slight overall edge — but if open source matters most to you, ToolJet may still be the right call.