CapRover vs Tsuru
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosting platforms (paas) options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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CapRover
Scalable PaaS built on Docker Swarm and Nginx
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Tsuru
Extensible open-source application platform
| Feature | CapRover | Tsuru |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) | Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS) |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | kubernetes, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,123 | ★ 5,299 |
| First released | 2017 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Heroku | Heroku |
Why pick each one
Choose CapRover if…
- 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
Choose Tsuru if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 5.3k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is CapRover or Tsuru better?
CapRover is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tsuru if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CapRover and Tsuru free and open-source?
Yes. CapRover is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tsuru under BSD-3-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CapRover and Tsuru with Docker?
CapRover: yes. Tsuru: yes.