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OpenShip
Open-source, self-hostable application deployment platform (a Vercel/Heroku-style alternative) with managed cloud servers.
What OpenShip does
Open-source, self-hostable application deployment platform (a Vercel/Heroku-style alternative) with managed cloud servers. Deploy from Git or a local folder, with domains/HTTPS, logs and metrics, CI actions, preview environments, rollbacks and scoped access tokens; deploys can be driven from Claude, Cursor or any MCP client. Self-hosted email is also available (managed email 'coming soon').
Good for
- Host vibe-coded or client apps on your own server or a cheap managed server
- Let coding agents deploy via MCP
- Avoid per-seat hosting fees for teams
Try this in 10 minutes
- Host vibe-coded or client apps on your own server or a cheap managed server. Use the free plan: pick one real example from your own business and try just that.
- Let coding agents deploy via MCP. Put the result next to how you do it today. Is it faster, cheaper or better?
- Avoid per-seat hosting fees for teams. Note what you had to fix by hand before you'd show it to a customer.
Mini-tasks based on common small-business uses for this tool.
Honest take
No red flags in our notes so far
- Compare with Vercel and DigitalOcean for hosting apps built with Claude Code/Cursor.
- Built by @OblienHQ; GitHub github.com/oblien/openship.
- Homepage did not load in curl; details from /pricing and /features.
Pricing
Self-hosted: free (open source, Apache 2.0). Openship Cloud: Hobby $5/mo, Starter $20/mo, Pro $39/mo, Scale $99/mo (one managed server each, no per-seat fees); Enterprise via sales.
Prices as listed by the maker when we last checked (2026-10-18); usually in US dollars. Check the website for current prices.
Latest update
No major updates recorded since we added it.
Is OpenShip worth it? Quick answers
Is OpenShip worth it?
OpenShip is worth a look if it matches a job you already do (Dev infrastructure / APIs). Compare with Vercel and DigitalOcean for hosting apps built with Claude Code/Cursor. There is a free tier, so you can test it before paying.
How much does OpenShip cost?
Self-hosted: free (open source, Apache 2.0). Openship Cloud: Hobby $5/mo, Starter $20/mo, Pro $39/mo, Scale $99/mo (one managed server each, no per-seat fees); Enterprise via sales.
What is OpenShip used for?
Open-source, self-hostable application deployment platform (a Vercel/Heroku-style alternative) with managed cloud servers. Typical uses: host vibe-coded or client apps on your own server or a cheap managed server; let coding agents deploy via MCP; avoid per-seat hosting fees for teams.