Server Compass
Stop Paying $200/Month for What a $5 VPS Can Do.
You don't need Vercel anymore. Server Compass gives you the same deployment experience on your own VPS—no terminal, no commands, just deploy.
One-time payment: $19 • No subscriptions • Own it forever
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Server Compass App
Beautiful deploys, real-time logs, instant rollbacks.
The Problem We Solve
You chose a VPS to save money and keep control. Then the bill from your managed platform kept climbing, and every self-hosted alternative wanted to live on your server. We built Server Compass so you can deploy like Vercel without giving up agency—or burning cash.
PaaS price creep
You're paying $200+/month to Vercel or Railway for a seamless deployment experience while your $5 DigitalOcean droplet sits idle because managing it requires terminals and tribal DevOps knowledge.
Bloated control panels
Coolify, Dokploy, and CapRover install heavyweight dashboards on your server. Suddenly your lightweight $5 VPS is running someone else’s software 24/7 just to deploy your own code.
The wrong location for your tools
Server Compass runs on your desktop, not your server. Your VPS stays clean, fast, and focused on your apps. We connect over SSH only when you deploy—no daemons, no bloat, no surprises.
Vercel UX. VPS Prices.
Server Compass brings the polished, delightful experience of modern deployment platforms to infrastructure you own. No hidden usage fees, no black boxes, no compromises.
One-Click Deployments
Connect GitHub or GitLab and deploy with a single click. We detect Next.js automatically, build for you, and ship to your VPS.
Real-Time Logs
Watch deployments stream in real-time with beautifully formatted logs. No SSH sessions or tail -f gymnastics required.
Domain Management
Attach domains with a visual interface. Server Compass handles DNS records and issues SSL with Let’s Encrypt automatically.
Environment Variables
Manage secrets in an intuitive UI. Add, edit, and revoke environment variables without futzing with config files.
Instant Rollbacks
If a deploy goes sideways, roll back to any previous release instantly. Your history is always a click away.
Resource Monitoring
See CPU, RAM, and disk usage in real time so you know when to scale up—or when you can keep saving money on your $5 VPS.
Framework Detection
We ship with first-class Next.js support today, and Remix, Astro, and Nuxt detection are on the roadmap.
Zero Server Footprint
The desktop app only connects over SSH during deployments. We never install control panels or background daemons on your boxes.
Compare the Cost
Save $600-700 every year versus traditional PaaS platforms—without sacrificing the experience.
Deploy a Single Next.js App
| Platform | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Server Compass | $5 (VPS) | $60 + $19 one-time |
| Vercel Pro | $20 | $240 |
| Railway Pro | $20+ | $240+ |
| Coolify | $5 (VPS) | $60 |
Deploy 3 Production Apps
| Platform | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Server Compass | $5-10 (VPS) | $60-120 + $19 one-time |
| Vercel Pro | $60+ | $720+ |
| Railway Pro | $60+ | $720+ |
| Coolify | $10 (VPS) | $120 |
How It Works
Four simple steps to launch on your own infrastructure without touching the terminal.
Connect Your Server
Add your VPS with a few clicks. Provide SSH credentials and Server Compass handles provisioning automatically.
Link Your Git Repository
Connect GitHub or GitLab, choose your repository, and we detect your framework configuration instantly.
Configure & Deploy
Set environment variables, map your domain, and hit deploy. Builds, SSL, and process management are automated.
Monitor & Manage
Stream logs, watch metrics, and trigger redeploys or rollbacks from a native desktop interface.
Why Server Compass vs. Alternatives?
Keep the user experience you love while owning your infrastructure and your costs.
vs. Vercel / Railway
- 20x cheaper: $5/month VPS vs. $100-200/month PaaS bills.
- Same great UX: One-click deploys, real-time feedback, instant rollbacks.
- No vendor lock-in: Your servers, your control, your data.
- No usage-based surprises: Deploy as much as you want without metered pricing.
vs. Coolify / Dokploy / CapRover
- Zero server bloat: Nothing runs on your VPS except your apps.
- Better performance: Keep resources for production workloads, not control panels.
- Offline access: Manage deployments even when your server UI is down.
- Native experience: A desktop app designed for fast workflows.
vs. Manual SSH Management
- No terminal required: Every operation has a visual control.
- Best practices baked in: SSL, security, and process management handled for you.
- Deployment history: Roll back confidently with one-click restores.
- Real-time feedback: Know exactly what’s happening during every deploy.
Perfect For
Whether you're solo or running a team, Server Compass keeps deployments effortless.
Indie Hackers
Ship side projects without bleeding cash. Deploy unlimited apps for the cost of one Vercel project.
Small Teams
Give teammates deployment access without sharing root credentials. Manage multiple clients in one place.
Agencies
Deliver client work on affordable infrastructure while providing a polished, professional deployment workflow.
Developers Who Want Control
Keep the Vercel UX, but own your stack. No usage limits, no surprise bills, no vendor constraints.
Technical Details
Server Compass works with your existing tools and infrastructure. No reinvented stacks, no exotic requirements.
Supported Frameworks
- ✅ Next.js (App Router & Pages Router)
Coming soon
- 🔜 Remix (Coming Soon)
- 🔜 Astro (Coming Soon)
- 🔜 Nuxt (Coming Soon)
Supported VPS Providers
- DigitalOcean
- Linode
- Vultr
- Hetzner
- AWS EC2
- Google Cloud Compute
- Any Ubuntu/Debian server with SSH access
Desktop App Requirements
- macOS 10.15 or later
- Windows 10 or later
- Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 35+)
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- 500 MB disk space
Server Requirements
- Ubuntu 20.04 or later
- 1 GB RAM minimum (2 GB+ recommended)
- SSH access
- 10 GB disk space
Security First
Keep credentials safe and your infrastructure under your control.
SSH key authentication
Securely connect to servers using your existing SSH keys. Passwords are never required.
Secure credential storage
Credentials stay local, encrypted on your machine. Nothing is ever sent to third-party services.
Automatic SSL
Let’s Encrypt certificates are issued and renewed automatically for every domain you manage.
No data collection
Server Compass does not phone home. Your infrastructure details remain on your machines.
Roadmap
Everything shipping now, next, and later.
✅ Launch Features (Available Now)
- Next.js deployments with automatic framework detection
- GitHub integration
- Real-time deployment logs
- Domain management with SSL automation
- Environment variable management
- One-click rollbacks
- Resource monitoring
🚧 Coming Soon (Q1 2026)
- GitLab integration
- Supabase auto-deployment
- Database management UI
- Multi-server orchestration
- Team collaboration features
- Remix & Astro support
🔮 Future
- Docker Compose support
- CI/CD pipeline builder
- Backup automation
- Custom deployment scripts
- Expanded framework support
Join the Community
Server Compass is built by a solo developer who got tired of surprise Vercel bills and clunky VPS tooling. Say hi and help shape the roadmap.
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Get Started Today
One-time payment: $19. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Own it forever.
What's included:
- Desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux
- Unlimited VPS connections
- Unlimited app deployments
- All current features
- All future updates
- Email support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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Requirements
- Valid email for license key delivery
- VPS with SSH access
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