MistSelf-hostable Platform-as-a-Service
Deploy applications with ease. Lightweight, fast, and built for developers.
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Core Features
Easy Deployment
Deploy Docker apps from Git with automatic builds and zero-downtime updates
Git Integration
Native GitHub integration with webhooks for automatic deployments on push
Domains & SSL
Custom domains with automatic Let's Encrypt SSL certificate provisioning
Real-time Monitoring
Live deployment logs, system metrics, and container status with WebSocket updates
Ultra Lightweight
Single Go binary with embedded SQLite. No external dependencies required
Secure by Default
JWT authentication, audit logs, and role-based access control built-in
Database Services
One-click provisioning for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB
Multi-User Projects
Team collaboration with project organization and role-based permissions
Environment Variables
Manage build-time and runtime environment variables with bulk import support
Why Mist?
Mist is a lightweight, self-hostable Platform-as-a-Service designed for developers and small teams who want the simplicity of Heroku with the control of self-hosting.
Platform Comparison
| Feature | Mist | Coolify | Dokploy | CapRover | Dokku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Single command | Docker Compose | Single command | Docker Compose | Single command |
| Dependencies | Docker only | Docker + PostgreSQL/Redis | Docker only | Docker + PostgreSQL | Docker only |
| Memory Usage | ~50MB | ~500MB+ | ~100MB | ~300MB+ | Minimal |
| Database | SQLite (embedded) | PostgreSQL | PostgreSQL | PostgreSQL | File-based |
| Real-time Updates | ✓ WebSocket | ~ Polling | ✓ WebSocket | ~ Limited | ✗ No |
| Multi-User | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in | ~ Basic | ✗ Single user |
| UI Framework | React | Vue.js | React | Angular | Web + CLI |
| Git Providers | GitHub only | Multi-provider | Multi-provider | Multi-provider | Multi-provider |
| One-click Upgrade | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Built-in | ~ CLI only |
| Docker Compose | ✓ Full support | ✓ Full support | ✓ Full support | ~ Limited | ~ Via plugins |
| S3 Backups | ✗ Not available | ✓ Automated | ✓ Automated | ~ Manual | ✗ Not available |
| Template Library | ✗ Coming soon | ✓ Extensive | ✓ Available | ✓ One-click apps | ~ Limited |
| GitHub Integration | ✓ Native | ✓ Native | ✓ Native | ~ Basic | ~ Via plugins |
| Auto SSL | ✓ Let's Encrypt | ✓ Let's Encrypt | ✓ Let's Encrypt | ✓ Let's Encrypt | ~ Via plugins |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Moderate | Easy | Moderate | Steep |
| High Availability | ✗ Single node | ✗ Single node | ✗ Single node | ✓ Cluster support | ✗ Single node |
| Container Orchestration | Docker | Docker | Docker | Docker Swarm | Docker/Kubernetes |
| Maturity | New (2025) | Established | New (2024) | Mature | Very mature |
What Mist Does Well
- Minimal Resource Footprint - Runs efficiently on a single VPS with just Docker installed (~50MB RAM)
- Real-time Everything - WebSocket-first architecture for instant feedback on logs, metrics, and deployments
- Zero External Dependencies - No PostgreSQL, Redis, or other services required. Just Docker.
- Fast Setup - Single command installation with automatic configuration
- One-Click Updates - Seamless upgrades from the dashboard with automatic rollback on failure
- Modern UI/UX - Clean, intuitive React interface with excellent developer experience
Current Limitations
- No High Availability - Single node deployment only. Not suitable for mission-critical production workloads requiring 99.99% uptime
- Limited Container Orchestration - No Kubernetes support. Uses basic Docker containers without advanced orchestration
- Single Git Provider - Currently only supports GitHub. GitLab and Bitbucket support planned for future releases
- No Automated Backups - Missing S3/cloud storage integration for automatic database and application backups
- Limited Template Library - No pre-built application templates or one-click deployments (coming soon)
- No Database Clustering - Provisioned databases run as single containers without replication or clustering
- Early Stage Project - New platform (2024) with smaller community compared to established alternatives like Dokku or CapRover
- Manual Scaling - No auto-scaling capabilities. Manual intervention required for resource adjustments
Important Note
Mist is not a drop-in replacement for Coolify, Dokploy, or other platforms. We are a lightweight alternative focused on simplicity and minimal resource usage. If you need advanced features like multi-git providers or high availability right now, consider using the more established alternatives above. However, these features are on our roadmap and will be available in Mist soon.
Fast Growing
Mist is actively developed and rapidly evolving. New features are being added continuously. All missing features listed above are on the roadmap and will be implemented soon. We're committed to making Mist a complete, production-ready PaaS solution.
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License
Mist is open source software licensed under the MIT License.