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.

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AODE vs Render

Render is a managed cloud with fixed instance pricing and managed databases. AODE puts the same push-to-deploy convenience on a single VPS you own.

Side-by-side comparison

Feature	AODE	Render
Hosting model	Self-hosted on your own VPS	Managed cloud (not self-hostable)
Where your app runs	Your Linux VPS (you own the box)	Render's cloud
Pricing model	One-time $49.99, lifetime license	Free tier + per-instance monthly
Git deploys	GitHub deploy + auto-deploy on push	Git push deploys
Automatic SSL	Automatic (Let's Encrypt via Traefik)	Automatic
Custom domains	Unlimited custom domains	Yes
Managed databases	Bring your own + built-in DB browser	Managed PostgreSQL
Multi-region	Single region (one VPS)	Multiple regions
Data location & control	Your server, your data	Render's infrastructure
Cost at scale	Flat (your VPS bill)	Scales with instances + databases

What is Render?

Render is a managed cloud that deploys web services, static sites, cron jobs, and managed databases from your Git repo. It has a free tier (services spin down when idle) and predictable per-instance pricing above that.

Like other managed clouds, Render runs your apps on its own infrastructure and offers multiple regions. You get convenience and managed Postgres; you give up direct control of the server and pay per running instance.

Choose Render if…

You want managed PostgreSQL and a hands-off platform with a usable free tier.
You need more than one region or don't want to own a server.
You prefer per-service isolation managed for you.

Choose AODE if…

You want to run many projects on one box for a flat, one-time cost.
You want the database and app on hardware you control.
You're comfortable owning a Linux VPS in exchange for no recurring platform bill.

The honest trade-off

Render manages databases, regions, and capacity for you. AODE concentrates everything on a single VPS you administer — simpler to reason about and cheaper at steady state, but the uptime, scaling, and backups are yours to own.

Try AODE on your own VPS

One-time purchase, lifetime license, 14-day money-back guarantee. Deploy your first GitHub repo with automatic SSL in under 15 minutes.

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