Deploy like Vercel
on a $5 VPS you own
Push-to-deploy, zero-downtime releases, auto-SSL, and one-click rollbacks — from a desktop app that installs nothing on your server. Free to start. $29 once for Pro.
No credit card · No signup · 7-day money-back on Pro
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Direct SSH
Encrypted - No middleman - Nothing installed
Your VPS
Before & After Server Compass
Why Server Compass?
Why are you paying $150/month for deployments?
You chose a VPS to save money and stay in control. Then the PaaS bill kept climbing.
Escape the PaaS Bill
Consolidate $100+/month in PaaS into one $10 VPS
Zero Server Overhead
Coolify, Dokploy & CapRover eat 500MB+ RAM. Server Compass installs nothing—works on 512MB VPS.
PaaS User Experience
VPS pricing with Vercel-like UX. Push to deploy, rollbacks, and more.
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.
Run your own ChatGPT on your VPS.
New in v1.16One click deploys Ollama to your server. Manage models, chat, and serve an OpenAI-compatible API — all from the same app you deploy with.
Model manager built in
Browse and install Llama, Mistral, Qwen, and more with live download progress. See memory usage per running model at a glance.
A ChatGPT-style UI for your team
Test any model in-app first, then deploy the Ollama + Open WebUI bundle in one click for a full chat interface on your own domain.
OpenAI-compatible API
Point your existing apps and scripts at your own endpoint — copy-paste curl and Python examples included.
Private, with no meter running
Prompts, documents, and outputs never leave your VPS. No per-token billing, no rate limits, no data sharing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Push to GitHub. Live with SSL in 2 minutes.
Vercel-like deploys on your own server — plus everything around them: logs, domains, secrets, previews, and scheduled tasks. No DevOps knowledge required.
One-Click Deployments
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.
Real-Time Logs
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.
Domain & SSL Management
Attach domains with a visual interface. Built-in Traefik reverse proxy handles SSL certificates with Let's Encrypt automatically. Zero configuration needed.
Secrets That Stay on Your Machine
Manage environment variables in an intuitive UI with AES-256-GCM encryption. Add, edit, and revoke secrets without touching config files. Credentials never leave your machine.
GitHub Actions CI/CD
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.
Staging & Preview Environments
Spin up staging and branch previews next to production — they auto-expire after 1–90 days, so nothing lingers. When a preview looks right, promote it to production in one click with zero downtime.
Scheduled Tasks Without Cron Syntax
Visual cron editor with 50+ templates for database backups, health checks, and maintenance. Create, edit, and monitor scheduled tasks — with execution history and logs.
Your Server, Finder-Simple
Full file browser with upload, download, and delete. Built-in SSH terminal with Cmd+K shortcuts for when you want the raw power anyway.
Zero-Downtime Deployments
Blue-green releases switch traffic only after the new version passes health checks. If anything looks wrong, rollback is one click.
Already on another panel? Bring your servers with you.
The built-in migration wizard detects your existing apps, domains, and databases and imports them — no manual re-setup, no downtime.
Deploy anything in 60 seconds.
PostgreSQL, WordPress, Ghost, n8n, Supabase, and 423 more. Click, configure, deploy. No YAML expertise required.
From deployment to security audits, database management to backup automation. Every tool you need in one desktop app.
Before vs. After
Your data stays local. Verified.
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.
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.
Even if we shut down tomorrow, your deployments still work. We were never in the middle. Your servers, your Docker containers, your data — always.
Generate, import, and manage SSH keys directly in the app. Scan existing keys from your system or create new Ed25519 pairs in one click.
Built-in firewall management, Fail2ban configuration, and SSH hardening templates. Harden your server without memorizing iptables commands.
Developers who made the switch.
“ServerCompass makes managing my own server and app deployments a breeze. It replaces a bunch of PaaS and SaaS subscriptions, paying for itself in no time, while keeping my code and data more private, secure, and centralized.
“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.
“Self-hosting always felt like the punishment version of deploying. Server Compass turned it into a 30-second thing: push to GitHub, SSL auto-renews, zero-downtime by default, and nothing sits on the VPS eating RAM.
“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.
“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.
Learn with Tutorials
Watch step-by-step guides to get started with Server Compass and deploy your apps in minutes.
We got you covered.
Simple. One-time. No surprises.
- ✓1 VPS connection
- ✓1 app deployment
- ✓1 custom domain
- ✓All core features
- —Unlimited servers
- —Unlimited deployments
- —Priority support
- ✓Unlimited VPS connections
- ✓Unlimited app deployments
- ✓Unlimited custom domains
- ✓All 115+ features
- ✓1 year of updates — keep every feature forever
- ✓Email support
- ✓7-day money-back guarantee
Stop paying $150/month.
Pay $29 once.
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