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Dokku vs NocoBase
Dokku has 32,222 GitHub stars, 2,098 forks, 36 open issues and last shipped yesterday. NocoBase has 24,821 stars, 2,948 forks, 307 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Dokku leads on adoption by 30% (32,222 vs 24,821 stars). Dokku is written in Go under MIT; NocoBase is written in TypeScript under a licence not recorded in this registry. Dokku has attracted 7% as many forks as stars, NocoBase 12%. NocoBase was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Dokku | NocoBase | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 32K | ★ 25K |
| License | MIT | Custom / other |
| Written in | Go | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 2.1K | ⑂ 2.9K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Dokku if
- You weight community size — 32K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches Go
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick NocoBase if
- You want the NocoBase feature set and don't need the biggest community
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and NocoBase fits your workflow better
About Dokku
Dokku Docker powered mini Heroku. The smallest PaaS implementation you've ever seen. Sponsors Become a sponsor and get your logo on our README on GitHub with a link to your site. [Become a sponsor] Backers Support us with a monthly donation and help us continue our activities. [Become a backer] [ ](
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About NocoBase
English 简体中文 日本語 Français Español Português Português (BR) Bahasa Indonesia Tiếng Việt Deutsch Table of Contents What is NocoBase Quick Start Release Notes Distinctive Features What is NocoBase NocoBase is an open source AI + no code platform for building business systems fast. Instead of generating everything from scratch, AI works on top of production proven infrastructure and a WYSIWYG no code interface, so you get both speed and reliability. Homepage: Online demo: Documentation: Forum: User stories: Quick Start Detailed steps: Install a NocoBase app AI Agent Integration Guide Release Notes Our release notes…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dokku or NocoBase more popular?
Dokku has 32,222 GitHub stars and NocoBase has 24,821. Dokku has the larger community by that measure.
Are Dokku and NocoBase free?
Both are open source. Dokku is licensed under MIT, and NocoBase has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Dokku and NocoBase?
Dokku is written in Go and NocoBase in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Dokku or NocoBase?
Choose Dokku if you want the larger community (32,222 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose NocoBase if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.