CapRover
Scalable PaaS built on Docker Swarm and Nginx
CapRover is a self-hosted platform-as-a-service that automates app deployment using Docker Swarm, Nginx, and a one-click app marketplace. It handles SSL, scaling, and load balancing out of the box.
Key features
- One-click app marketplace
- Automatic SSL via Let's Encrypt
- Docker Swarm scaling
- CLI and web dashboard
Strengths
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
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