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Server Compass vs Coolify
Server Compass is a desktop app that manages your servers without consuming their resources. No panel installation, no server overhead, just clean deployments. Pay $19 once, not $5-$350/month.
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 | Coolify |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop app + VPS | Server-installed panel |
| Installation on server | Required (Docker) | |
| Server resources used | None (runs locally) | ~500MB RAM minimum |
| GitHub OAuth | Built-in | Pro plan ($5-350/mo) |
| User experience | Native PaaS-like UI | Web panel |
| SSH access | Full terminal | Via panel |
| File browser | ||
| Cron jobs | UI management | UI management |
| Docker support | ||
| PM2 deployments | Docker-focused | |
| Next.js deployments | ||
| Static sites | ||
| Self-hosted DB | PostgreSQL, MySQL, Supabase | PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis |
| Updates required | Desktop app only | Server panel updates |
| Security surface | Minimal (no panel) | Web panel + database |
| Pricing model | $19 one-time + VPS | $5-350/month + VPS |
| Team collaboration | Local (free) | Paid tiers |
| Custom domains | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Pricing Comparison
Server Compass
$19
one-time
- Desktop app (lifetime license)
- No server installation
- GitHub 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.
Coolify
$5-350
per month
- Self-hosted (requires installation)
- Basic: $5/month (GitHub OAuth)
- Pro: $21/month (Teams)
- Ultimate: $350/month (White label)
- Uses ~500MB+ server RAM
- Panel maintenance required
- Web panel exposed to internet
Subscription required for GitHub integration. Panel consumes server resources.
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 GitHub OAuth without paying monthly
- You want to minimize server resource usage
- You manage multiple servers
- You want a one-time payment model
- You prefer no exposed management panels
Choose Coolify if...
- You need advanced Docker orchestration
- You want a web-based control panel
- You need team collaboration features now
- You're comfortable with monthly subscriptions
- You prefer everything self-hosted in Docker
- You need Coolify's specific integrations
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.