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Server Compass vs Cleavr
Server Compass is a desktop app that manages your servers without consuming their resources. No panel installation, no server overhead. Pay $19 once, not $10-50/month for server management.
Own Your Infrastructure
No Vendor Lock-in
VPS Pricing
0 MB
Server footprint
$19
Pay once, not monthly
Desktop
Native app
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Server Compass | Cleavr |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop app + VPS | Web-based panel |
| App support | Any app via Docker + 166+ templates | PHP, Laravel, WordPress, Node.js |
| Installation on server | Agent required | |
| Server resources used | None (runs locally) | ~200-500MB RAM |
| GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket | Built-in | Built-in |
| User experience | Native PaaS-like UI | Web dashboard |
| SSH access | Full terminal | Via panel |
| File browser | ||
| Cron jobs | UI management | UI management |
| Docker support | ||
| PM2 deployments | ||
| Next.js deployments | Limited | |
| PHP support | Full PHP stack | |
| Node.js support | ||
| WordPress support | ||
| Static sites | ||
| Self-hosted DB | PostgreSQL, MySQL, Supabase | MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB |
| Database management | Full UI + CSV import/export | Database management UI |
| SSL certificates | Let's Encrypt auto | Let's Encrypt free |
| Load balancing | ||
| Zero-downtime deploys | ||
| Server monitoring | ||
| Automatic backups | ||
| Updates required | Desktop app only | Server agent updates |
| Security surface | Minimal (no panel) | Web panel exposed |
| Pricing model | $19 one-time + VPS | $10-50/month subscription |
| Team collaboration | Local (free) | Team plans available |
| Custom domains | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Pricing Comparison
Server Compass
$19
one-time
- Desktop app (lifetime license)
- No server installation
- GitHub/GitLab OAuth included
- Unlimited deployments
- Unlimited servers
- All features unlocked
- Zero server resource usage
- VPS cost: $5-20/month
Total: $19 once + VPS ($5-20/mo). Your server stays clean and fast.
Cleavr
$10-50
per month
- Requires server agent installation
- Basic: ~$10/month
- Pro: ~$25/month
- Business: ~$50/month
- Uses server resources for agent
- Web panel exposed to internet
- Team collaboration features
Monthly subscription required. Server agent consumes resources and requires maintenance.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Server Compass if...
- You don't want monthly subscription fees
- You want to avoid installing panels on your server
- You prefer native desktop apps
- You want Docker and container support
- You want to minimize server resource usage
- You manage multiple servers
- You want a one-time payment model
- You prefer no exposed management panels
- You deploy Node.js, Next.js, or Docker apps
Choose Cleavr if...
- You need PHP and WordPress support
- You want a web-based control panel
- You need load balancing features
- You're comfortable with monthly subscriptions
- You prefer web-based team collaboration
- You need specific PHP framework support (Laravel, etc.)
Ready to Own Your Infrastructure?
Download Server Compass and start deploying on your own VPS with the same polished experience you expect from premium platforms.