Dokku pricing
Dokku has a free plan. Paid plans start at $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host.
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Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host
- Free plan
- The open-source core is free to install on your own server. You pay for the server, and support comes from the community channels.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Dokku (open source) | $0 | Install it yourself on an Ubuntu or Debian server. Git-push deploys, buildpacks and Dockerfiles, plugins, command-line management. |
| Dokku Pro | $849one-time, lifetime license | Add-on for an existing install: web UI, JSON API, HTTP(S) app push, team management and email support. Covers 1 production and 2 pre-production servers. |
Read from pro.dokku.com on Nov 13, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Dokku before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Dokku
- Lifetime licenseLifetime Dokku Pro license
Dokku Pro is sold as a one-time lifetime license with free upgrades and no per-seat fees, at a discounted price while it is in development.
Stated on pro.dokku.com
How Dokku's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dokku | $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host | Yes | |
| Coolify | $5 per month for up to 2 connected servers (Cloud), or free to self-host | Yes | Compare |
| CapRover | Free | Yes | Compare |
| Dokploy | $4.50 per server / month on the Cloud Hobby plan | No | Compare |
| Heroku | $5 per month for an Eco dyno plan | No | Compare |
| Render | $25 per month plus compute (Pro workspace) | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Dokku pricing questions
Is Dokku free?
Dokku has a free plan. The open-source core is free to install on your own server. You pay for the server, and support comes from the community channels. Paid plans start at $849 one-time for Dokku Pro; core Dokku is free to self-host.
How much does Dokku cost?
Dokku lists 2 plans. Dokku (open source): $0. Dokku Pro: $849 one-time, lifetime license. Prices were read from pro.dokku.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Dokku have a free trial?
No free trial was listed on pro.dokku.com when it was checked on Nov 13, 2026.
Can I buy Dokku once instead of subscribing?
Lifetime Dokku Pro license. Dokku Pro is sold as a one-time lifetime license with free upgrades and no per-seat fees, at a discounted price while it is in development.
When were Dokku's prices last checked?
On Nov 13, 2026, against pro.dokku.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.