We built a self-hosted deploy platform where you never have to open a terminal.
Two things pushed us into it. The first is the bill. Not the price, the surprise. The second is that every self-hosted alternative we tried assumes you enjoy debugging a compose file at midnight. We don't. So we built the one we wanted to use. Talking more precisely, Deplo is an open source platform you install on your own server. Connect a repo, pick a server, and it builds it, runs it, puts it…
Two key factors drove the development of Deplo, an open-source self-hosted deploy platform. The first concern was unexpected expenses, while the second revolved around the frustration of debugging compose files during late-night hours. Deplo aims to provide a user-friendly solution for self-hosting, eliminating the need for Docker, SSH, or YAML knowledge.
The platform allows users to connect their repository, select a server, and have their deployment live within minutes. Deplo offers several features, including sharing servers across teams with granular control, automatic preview environments for every pull request, custom roles for fine-grained access management, and one-click rollback to any previous deployment without the need for rebuilding.
Deplo is also AI-ready, enabling AI agents to deploy, inspect logs, and manage infrastructure with scoped access. Backup encryption is included, backed by a recovery key owned by the user. Although there are existing tools in this market, Deplo was created for those who found self-hosting overwhelming due to its perceived complexity.
Deplo acknowledges the presence of other quality tools in the self-hosting domain and does not aim to criticize any specific solution. Instead, it caters to users who have hesitated to self-host due to the perceived burden. The development team is readily available for feedback, support, and bug reporting. Users are encouraged to star the repository to help with visibility and contribute to the project through pull requests.
Deplo is an open-source platform licensed under AGPLv3, ensuring transparency and community involvement.
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