What does AODE actually do?

AODE is a self-hosted deploy portal. Install it once on your VPS, connect your GitHub repos, and push to deploy — with automatic SSL, Docker introspection, log streaming, and a built-in database browser. One panel for your whole stack.

What do I get with the license?

A one-time license that installs AODE on any VPS. Lifetime updates included. No subscription, no per-user fees, no egress charges. Pay once, use forever.

What are the system requirements?

A fresh Ubuntu 20.04+ or Debian 11+ server with root or sudo access, at least 4 GB RAM and 20 GB disk, a public IP, and a domain with its DNS A record pointed at your VPS. The installer brings Docker, Traefik, SQLite, ClickHouse, and the panel — all in isolated containers with health checks.

Can I install it on multiple servers?

Each license activates on one VPS. Need it on more servers? Buy additional licenses at the same price — no volume pricing tricks.

How does updating work?

AODE updates from inside the panel when new releases ship. Lifetime updates included with every license — no extra fees, no maintenance subscriptions.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes — 14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. See the full refund policy for details.

How is this different from Coolify or CapRover?

AODE focuses on a polished GitHub-to-VPS flow with auto-SSL, Docker introspection, and a built-in DB browser — all under one panel you own. We have a detailed comparison post on the blog.

Do I need a domain to use it?

No. AODE assigns subdomains under your VPS hostname by default. Add custom domains anytime — auto-SSL is handled via Let's Encrypt.

Blog

Guides, comparisons, and tutorials on self-hosted deployment, Docker management, and infrastructure automation.

TutorialMay 28, 202611 min read

Migrating From Vercel to Your Own VPS Without Downtime

A step-by-step playbook for moving a Next.js app off Vercel to a VPS you own — inventory, env vars, an SSL-before-flip DNS cutover with low TTL, and a rollback plan. Honest about what's hard (edge functions, ISR).

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WriteupMay 24, 20269 min read

Three Vilnius Tech labs in one semester: Wireshark, a DAoC server, and a Hugo blog

Three Cloud Computing labs at Vilnius Tech — Wireshark packet analysis, a private Dark Age of Camelot server two ways, and a Hugo + GitHub Pages blog — form a tidy OSI-layer climb from raw packets to one-command deploys.

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OpinionMay 18, 20268 min read

When NOT to Self-Host: An Honest Guide

A fair look — from a company that sells self-hosting — at when a managed platform is the right call: pre-PMF speed, global edge, spiky autoscaling, compliance, and not wanting to own Linux. Plus the signs self-hosting fits.

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EngineeringMay 5, 20269 min read

Docker vs. Bare-Metal Deploys on a VPS: Trade-offs for Small Teams

Reproducibility, isolation, rollbacks, and resource overhead — where containers earn their keep on a VPS and where bare-metal still wins. With a side-by-side comparison for small teams.

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TutorialApril 21, 202610 min read

How to Point a Domain to Your VPS and Get Automatic HTTPS

DNS A/AAAA/CNAME records, the apex-CNAME problem, verifying propagation with dig, and how the ACME HTTP-01 challenge issues Let's Encrypt certificates — plus the common SSL failure modes and fixes.

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GuidesApril 8, 20269 min read

Self-Hosting Cost Breakdown: What a $5 VPS Actually Replaces

Managed PaaS bills grow along metered axes — egress, build minutes, function invocations, seats, managed databases — while a VPS is a flat line. A worked cost model, the honest counter-costs, and a switch checklist.

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ComparisonMarch 23, 202612 min read

Self-Hosted PaaS Compared: AODE vs Coolify vs CapRover vs Dokku

An honest feature-by-feature comparison of the top self-hosted PaaS tools in 2026, including setup time, resource usage, SSL handling, and pricing.

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GuideMarch 23, 20268 min read

How to Deploy a Next.js App in 5 Minutes Without Vercel

Step-by-step guide to deploying a production Next.js application on your own server with automatic SSL, custom domains, and zero ongoing costs.

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Deep DiveMarch 23, 20266 min read

What Is the AODE Boilerplate?

The foundation that powers every AODE installation — Next.js 15, Traefik v2, Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, and SQLite, all wired together and deployed with a single command.

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