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Coolify vs Lucia

Coolify (Hosting/Deployment) and Lucia (Auth) take different approaches to development. Coolify: Open-source self-hostable alternative to Heroku Netlify and Vercel for your own servers Lucia: Lightweight session-based auth library for TypeScript with zero dependencies

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Coolify

Open-source self-hostable alternative to Heroku Netlify and Vercel for your own servers

Category
Hosting/Deployment
Subcategory
Self-Hosted PaaS
Pricing
Open Source / Cloud $5/mo
Tier
open-source
hosting/deploymentself-hosted paasopen-source
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Lucia

Lightweight session-based auth library for TypeScript with zero dependencies

Category
Auth
Subcategory
Auth Library
Pricing
Open Source
Tier
open-source
authauth library

Key differences

DimensionCoolifyLucia
PricingOpen Source / Cloud $5/moOpen Source
PlatformSelf-Hosted PaaSAuth Library
Open SourceYesNo
Capabilitieshosting/deployment, self-hosted paas, open-sourceauth, auth library

Choose Coolify if...

  • You need full control over the source code

Choose Lucia if...

  • Lucia fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coolify or Lucia better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Coolify and Lucia are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Coolify or Lucia?
Both have a open-source pricing model. Coolify: Open Source / Cloud $5/mo. Lucia: Open Source. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Coolify and Lucia together?
Yes — Coolify (Hosting/Deployment) and Lucia (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.
Is Coolify open source?
Yes, Coolify is open source. Lucia is proprietary.

Verdict

Coolify and Lucia solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a hosting/deployment or a auth.

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