Deploy like Vercel
Pay $150 $5/month*

*$5/month is the cheapest VPS on the market (Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr)

Push-to-deploy, rollbacks, and SSL on your own VPS.
Nothing installed on the server. One-time $29.

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macOS· Windows· Linux·Apple Silicon & Intel · Ubuntu 20.04+
Server Compass — hetzner-prod · 3 apps running
$2,088saved/year vs Vercel
0 MBinstalled on server
189+one-click templates
$29one-time payment
Works withHetznerDigitalOceanVultrLinodeAWS EC2GCPAny Ubuntu/Debian VPS

Why Server Compass?

Why are you paying $200/month for deployments?

You chose a VPS to save money and stay in control. Then the PaaS bill kept climbing.

$10
VPS Everything
Supabase$5
Vercel$20
NeonDB$30

Escape the PaaS Bill

Consolidate $100+/month in PaaS into one $10 VPS

500MB
Others
vs
0MB
Compass

Zero Server Overhead

Coolify, Dokploy & CapRover eat 500MB+ RAM. Server Compass installs nothing—works on 512MB VPS.

1-click GitHub
Visual deploys
Built-in terminal
File browser

PaaS User Experience

VPS pricing with Vercel-like UX. Push to deploy, rollbacks, and more.

Their serversVercel owns your data
Your VPSYou own everything

Take Back Control

Self-host your data, database, and apps. No vendor lock-in, no surprises.

Server Compass runs locally

Nothing installed on your server. Connect via SSH only when you deploy.

$200
PaaS bill
$5
VPS only
Powerful features

PaaS Experience on Your VPS

We bring Vercel-like deployment UX to your own server. No DevOps knowledge required — just push and deploy.

One-Click Deployments

GitHub OAuthTemplates

Connect GitHub with a single OAuth click—no GitHub App setup needed. Deploy Docker stacks from templates, repos, or custom compose files. No YAML expertise required.

One-Click Deployments

Real-Time Logs

Live StreamingDebug

Watch deployments stream in real-time with beautifully formatted logs. Errors highlighted in red for quick debugging. No SSH sessions or tail -f gymnastics required.

Real-Time Logs

Domain & SSL Management

Auto SSLTraefik

Attach domains with a visual interface. Built-in Traefik reverse proxy handles SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt automatically. Zero configuration needed.

Domain & SSL Management

Environment Variables

AES-256Secure

Manage secrets in an intuitive UI with AES-256-GCM encryption. Add, edit, and revoke environment variables without touching config files. Credentials never leave your machine.

Environment Variables

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Free CIAuto Deploy

Generate a full GitHub Actions pipeline with one click. Builds run on GitHub's free infrastructure—not your VPS. Push to branch, auto-deploy with blue-green zero-downtime.

GitHub Actions CI/CD

Cron Jobs Scheduler

Visual Editor50+ Templates

Visual cron job editor with 50+ templates. Create, edit, and monitor scheduled tasks without memorizing cron syntax. View execution history and logs.

Cron Jobs Scheduler

File Browser & Terminal

SSH TerminalFile Manager

Full file browser with upload, download, and delete. Built-in SSH terminal with Cmd+K shortcuts. Interact with your server just like using Finder.

File Browser & Terminal

Zero-Downtime Deployments

Blue-GreenRollbacks

Blue-green deployment strategy ensures zero interruption. Automatic health checks and one-click rollbacks if something breaks. Your users never see downtime.

Zero-Downtime Deployments
1-click templates

Deploy anything in 60 seconds.

189+
Ready-to-deploy templates

PostgreSQL, WordPress, Ghost, n8n, Supabase, and 183 more. Click, configure, deploy. No YAML expertise required.

PostgreSQLWordPressSupabaseGhostn8nMongoDBRedisGrafana+181 more
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87+
Features across 14 categories

From deployment to security audits, database management to backup automation. Every tool you need in one desktop app.

GitHub CI/CDDatabase UIDomain & SSLFirewallFail2banS3 BackupsNotifications+80 more
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Security first

Your data stays local. Verified.

Don't trust — verify.

We recorded every network request Server Compass makes during a real server management session using Proxyman. Zero unexpected outbound calls. Every SSH connection goes directly from your machine to your VPS — no middleman, no cloud proxy, no data leakage.

AES-256-GCM EncryptionZero Trust ArchitectureSSH Key AuthAuto SSL · Let's Encrypt
Network Monitor · Live Proof
Security verification — click to watch
Watch proof
🔑
Credentials never leave

SSH credentials stored locally with AES-256-GCM. Master key in your OS keychain. Server Compass is a desktop app, not a cloud dashboard routing traffic through someone else's servers.

🔌
Vendor independence

Even if we shut down tomorrow, your deployments still work. We were never in the middle. Your servers, your Docker containers, your data — always.

🔐
SSH Key Management

Generate, import, and manage SSH keys directly in the app. Scan existing keys from your system or create new Ed25519 pairs in one click.

🛡️
Security Suite

Built-in firewall management, Fail2ban configuration, and SSH hardening templates. Harden your server without memorizing iptables commands.

How it stacks up

Before vs. After

Feature
Before
Compass
Monthly cost for 3 apps
$100–200/mo
$5–10/mo
Push-to-deploy from GitHub
PaaS only
Zero-downtime blue-green deploys
$20+/mo plans
Nothing installed on server
Works on 512MB VPS
100+ one-click templates
Database management UI
Automatic SSL (Let's Encrypt)
varies
AES-256 encrypted .env vault
Vendor lock-in risk
HIGH
NONE
One-time price
subscription
$29 · 1 year updates
Who is this for

Built for developers who value their time.

Comfortable with GitHub, knows what Docker is, but doesn't want to live in a terminal. Individual decision-maker — no procurement process.

Primary
Indie Hackers & Solo Devs
The Vercel Alternative

You're building side projects or small SaaS products. You're on Vercel/Railway watching your bill climb as you grow. You know what a VPS is, maybe tried Coolify or done manual SSH. You want the Vercel experience without the Vercel bill.

Side projectsSaaS builders$150→$5/mo savings
Secondary
Freelancers & Small Agencies
Manage Client Projects

You're managing 3–10 client projects. You want to give clients a professional deployment setup without paying PaaS prices for each one. You can't afford the ops overhead of managing raw servers manually for every client.

Multi-clientProfessional setupNo per-project fees
Tertiary
Self-Hosting Enthusiasts
The r/selfhosted Upgrade

You have a Hetzner box already. You're running Nextcloud, n8n, or Plex. You want something cleaner than manually editing docker-compose files over SSH. Server Compass is your natural upgrade.

Existing VPSDocker userNo more SSH editing
What users say

Developers who made the switch.

Server Compass runs locally on your machine, not on your server. Unlike Coolify, Dokploy, or CapRover — which install heavyweight dashboards on your VPS — Server Compass connects via SSH only when deploying. Your server stays clean and focused on running your apps. At $29 with no subscription, it pays for itself in the first month.

Terry Carson
Terry Carson
GitHub

A game changer for indie developers. I was stuck in an awkward middle ground — paying too much for Vercel, or wasting hours wrestling with terminal commands and SSH configurations. Server Compass solved both.

Server Compass hits a gap that's been quietly draining teams for years. Devs love the polish of Vercel but hate the mounting bills. This bridges the divide perfectly — same clean UX, fully self-hosted, total control.

The interface is simple and user-friendly, so even people who are not highly technical can easily use it. I've been using it for a while now and I'm truly very satisfied.

I told my friend group about this app and hopefully they'll spread the word. The concept is amazing — I think you really nailed it.

Looking forward to using your product — it's going to save me a ton of money annually. The deployment UX is exactly what I've been looking for.

N-Molham
N-Molham
GitHub
Questions

We got you covered.

No. Server Compass replaces every terminal step with visual controls. The Quick Connect wizard sets up Docker and Traefik automatically. You'll never need to SSH manually for deployments.
Yes. Server Compass works with any Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian server with SSH access. DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, Linode, AWS EC2 — anything works. Minimum 1GB RAM, 10GB disk.
Yes — there's a permanent free tier. Manage 1 server, 1 deployment, and 1 domain at no cost, forever. No credit card required. Upgrade to Pro ($29 one-time) for unlimited everything.
Pro tier: unlimited apps, unlimited servers, unlimited deployments. The only limit is your VPS resources. One $10/mo Hetzner VPS can comfortably run 10–20 small apps.
Your deployments keep running. Server Compass is a desktop app that connects via SSH — it was never in the middle of your infrastructure. Your Docker containers, Traefik config, and apps all live on your VPS and work independently.
Yes. Server Compass installs 0 MB on your server. Unlike Coolify which needs 2GB+ just for its dashboard, Server Compass connects via SSH only during deployment. Your entire server RAM is available for your apps.
Full visual database management included. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis — browse tables, run queries, manage connections. Deploy any database from templates with one click.
Email support included with every license. The founder responds personally to every message. Discord community for faster help. 7-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
Pricing

Simple. One-time. No surprises.

Free
$0
forever · no credit card
  • 1 VPS connection
  • 1 app deployment
  • 1 custom domain
  • All core features
  • Unlimited servers
  • Unlimited deployments
  • Priority support
✦ Most popular
Pro
$29
one-time · all future updates included
  • Unlimited VPS connections
  • Unlimited app deployments
  • Unlimited custom domains
  • All 87+ features
  • All future updates
  • Email support
  • 7-day money-back guarantee
Get Pro — $29
Pays for itself in the first month vs Vercel

Stop paying $150/month.
Pay $29 once.

Download free, connect your VPS, deploy your first app. No credit card. Takes 5 minutes.

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Free tier · no credit card 7-day money back Instant delivery Lifetime updates