Next.js Hosting
Next.js Hosting
Self-hosted Next.js deployment with Docker, automatic SSL, and CI/CD integration.
Vercel is the easiest way to deploy Next.js, and it's great for many projects. But when you need more control — custom server configuration, persistent storage, backend services, or cost predictability at scale — self-hosted Next.js gives you more flexibility. We've deployed dozens of Next.js applications to production and can host yours.
Next.js Standalone Docker Builds
Next.js's standalone output mode produces a self-contained Node.js server that includes only the dependencies needed to run — no node_modules, no development tooling, just the minimal runtime. Combined with a multi-stage Dockerfile, this produces Docker images under 200MB that start in under 3 seconds.
We've refined the Dockerfile for Next.js standalone builds: proper user permissions, layer caching that minimizes build times, health check configuration, and signal handling for graceful shutdowns during zero-downtime deployments.
When Vercel Falls Short
Vercel is purpose-built for Next.js and handles a lot automatically. But it has constraints: no persistent filesystem, limited to 50MB function size, pricing that scales with usage rather than infrastructure, and restrictions on long-running processes.
Self-hosted Next.js removes these constraints. You can run persistent background workers, write to a filesystem, connect to private network resources, run on dedicated hardware with predictable performance, and pay a flat monthly cost regardless of traffic volume.
Integration with Coolify
Coolify is the deployment platform we use for managed Next.js hosting. It provides a web-based interface for managing deployments, environment variables, and domain configuration. It connects to your GitHub or GitLab repository and automatically deploys on push to your configured branch.
Under the hood, Coolify manages Docker containers on a server we provision and monitor. You get the convenience of a Heroku-style deployment platform with the control of self-hosted infrastructure.
Host your Next.js app beyond Vercel.
We've deployed dozens of Next.js apps. Tell us what you're building.