What is Defang?
AI apps deployed to any cloud from one Compose file.
Who is Defang best for?
Defang is best for developers who want a Docker Compose app running in their own AWS, GCP or Azure account.
Developers shipping AI apps
One line in a Compose file adds managed Postgres, Redis or model access through Bedrock, Vertex AI or Azure AI.
Freelancers and agencies
The same Compose file deploys to a client's cloud account, so a project can be handed over with its infrastructure in place.
Software for data-conscious customers
It deploys into each customer's own cloud account and manages the whole fleet from one Portal, so data stays with the customer.
How much does Defang cost?
Defang's Starter plan is free for one cloud account, and its paid plans cost $49 a month for Pro or $499 a month for Enterprise, with unlimited team members on every plan.
- 1 cloud account, affordable deployment mode
- GPU support, autoscaling, managed Postgres and Redis
- Limited Compose generations, Discord support
- 1 cloud account, $29 a month for each extra one
- Adds balanced mode and rolling deployments
- Unlimited Compose generation and AI debugging
- 3 cloud accounts, $49 a month for each extra one
- High-availability mode, WAF and SOC 2 Type II
- Deploys to many client accounts, dedicated support
Billing is per workspace, and every plan includes unlimited team members. Apps run in your own AWS, GCP or Azure account, so your cloud provider bills the resources they use. Defang can also be bought through AWS Marketplace. These plans cover Defang Deploy; Defang Station and Defang Forge are separate products. Full pricing on defang.io. We checked these prices on .
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What are the best Defang alternatives?
Three tools on Recaply do Defang's job. All three are open source, so you can run them on your own server.
CoolifyOpen SourceChoose it when you want a dashboard that deploys apps and databases to cheap VPS boxes, free when you host it yourself
devpushOpen SourceChoose it when you want Compose apps deployed to Linux servers you already run, from a free MIT dashboard you host
ZaneOpsOpen SourceChoose it when you want a web dashboard with preview deploys, logs and metrics for apps on a single server you own
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Questions about Defang
What is Defang?
AI apps deployed to any cloud from one Compose file.
Who is Defang for?
Defang is best for developers who want a Docker Compose app running in their own AWS, GCP or Azure account.
Is Defang free?
Yes. Defang's Starter plan costs nothing, covers one cloud account with GPU support and managed databases, and has no stated time limit, though AI Compose generations are capped each month. You still pay your cloud provider for whatever runs in your account.
How much does Defang cost?
Defang's paid plans are Pro at $49 per month and Enterprise at $499 per month.
Is there an open source alternative to Defang?
Yes. Coolify, devpush, ZaneOps and Temps and 1 more are open source tools that do the same job, so you can run your own.
What are the best Defang alternatives?
The closest alternatives on Recaply are Coolify, devpush and ZaneOps.
Where can I try Defang?
On its official website, defang.io.
Does Defang work with AWS, Google Cloud and Azure?
Yes. Defang deploys a Docker Compose file to your own AWS, GCP or Azure account, or to a customer's, and can set up Bedrock, Vertex AI or Azure AI for model access. You do not need to write Terraform.
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