Cloudron

Overview

Cloudron is a platform for self-hosting open-source web applications on your own server infrastructure. It simplifies the deployment, management, and maintenance of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications, making them accessible to organizations without dedicated system administration resources.

Features

• One-click installation of FOSS applications
• Automatic application updates
• Built-in backup functionality
• Resilient multi-app server management
• Support for DigitalOcean and other hosting providers
• Forum-based community support
• Managed services available for business-level support

Pricing

• First 2 apps: Free
• Single server with unlimited apps: $180/year
• Business level support (3 servers included): $100/month ($960/year)

Use Cases

• Deploying open-source time tracking applications (e.g., Kimai) on self-hosted infrastructure
• Running FOSS invoicing solutions (e.g., Invoice Ninja) with full data control
• Consolidating multiple open-source business applications on a single server
• Organizations seeking data privacy and avoidance of per-user SaaS licensing fees