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Cloudron

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Cloudron is a complete solution for managing apps & users on your own server. Easily deploy production ready apps from the app library and keep them automatically up-to-date. It even comes with a built-in email server and web clients!.

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License model

  • FreemiumProprietary

Country of Origin

  • DE flagGermany
  • European Union flagEU

Platforms

  • Linux
  • Online
  • Self-Hosted
4.7 / 5 Avg rating (13)
73likes
12comments
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Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Auto Update
  2.  Mail Server
  3.  Server Management
  4.  Simple installation
  5.  LDAP Services
  6.  Automatic Backup
  7.  Platform as a service
  8.  Two-factor Authentication
  9.  Ad-free
  10.  Automated deployment
  11.  No Coding Required
  12.  Container Virtualization
  13.  Multiple Account support
  14.  No Tracking
  15.  Variety
  16.  Docker UI management
  17. Docker icon  Support for Docker
  18.  VPS Hosting
  19.  Docker Monitoring
  20.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)

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    POX added Cloudron as alternative to CoreControl
    22 days ago
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    prochain added Cloudron as alternative to Swizzin
    27 days ago
  • gunk1n liked Cloudron
    about 1 month ago
  • SVT reviewed Cloudron  
    2 months ago

    Good for noobs but if you want more control you'll quickly feel restricted. It definitely fills a niche though.

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    K0RR added Cloudron as alternative to RunCloud
    2 months ago
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    heymtj added Cloudron as alternative to Cosmos Server
    3 months ago
  • cloudron rated Cloudron  
    3 months ago
  • luckow liked Cloudron
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    POX added Cloudron as alternative to 1Panel
    5 months ago
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Cloudron information

  • Developed by

    DE flagCloudron
  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.
  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $15 and $30 per month + free version with limited functionality.
  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.7 (13 ratings)
  • Alternatives

    57 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 12 comments and reviews about Cloudron, and it has gotten 73 likes

Cloudron was added to AlternativeTo by cloudron on Aug 17, 2016 and this page was last updated Aug 24, 2022.

Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: Cloudron is praised for simplifying self-hosting with features like easy setup, centralized user management, sandboxed applications, and an intuitive UI. Users appreciate its strong backup capabilities and versatility in hosting a variety of Docker-based applications. While commercial plans exist, the free version is considered useful with manual updates. Some limitations include operation only on Ubuntu and a two-app free limit, requiring a $15 fee for more apps, and the need for a domain.
Top Positive Comment
texmex
Nov 20, 2017
7

Solid webapp hosting platform featuring sandboxed applications, centralized user handling and automatic updates. Commercial plans but free version still useful if you're willing to update manually.

Natterjack565
Aug 10, 2018

Cloudron now has Automatic Updates on all plans (including Free):-
https://cloudron.io/pricing.html

SVT
Mar 13, 2025
0

Good for noobs but if you want more control you'll quickly feel restricted. It definitely fills a niche though.

admin
Sep 21, 2021
2

AlternativeTo should have mentioned limitations so that people would not waste their time on testing things. CloudRon has at least two limitations.

  1. For free, you can run only two "apps". To run more than two, you have to pay the monthly fee of $15.

  2. You need a domain. Without a domain you cannot access the installed "app".

Guest
Feb 22, 2021
1

Cloudron was the BIG POSITIVE answer to all my problems i had in the past. Since i am using Cloudron for a year now, life's much easier!! Also have's a good up-to-date forum support. Many questions already answered if you're stuck somewhere. Keep up the good work dear Cloudron-team!!

Dustin Dauncey
Feb 10, 2021
0

Cloudron is an amazing tool. It's made by caring people who are very invested in self-hosting their data and spreading that to everyone in a package that allows nearly anyone to quickly run and maintain a server and deploy applications (which are containerized), whether it's for a business or for a home server. It has functionality for everyone.

ulrasnapp
Nov 5, 2020
0

Great software. Allows easy administration of a dedicated server and to easily try a nice library of apps. The backup feature is very good and easy to use.

Guest
Oct 6, 2020
1

I am very happy with Cloudron. A very well rounded Hosting solution with LDAP, TURN, WebRTC, Backup and much more.

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What is Cloudron?

Cloudron is a platform that makes it easy to run and maintain web apps on your server. Unlike 1-click solutions that do not assist you with any tasks post installation and require knowledge of system administration (like installing certificates, creating databases, having a backup/restore strategy), Cloudron provides a complete integrated solution for app and user management.

Installing Cloudron on your server instantly transforms it into a "smart server". There is a UI to install apps. It has a centralized place to manage the users and groups across all apps. Third party app developers can iterate as quickly as SaaS and provide support via the Cloudron App Store.

Cloudron also has a built-in email server solution which supports DKIM signing, SPF validation, spam filtering, seive rules, mail aliases and email lists.

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