Cloudron

Run and update web apps on your own server with Cloudron, a self-hosting platform.

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About Cloudron

Cloudron is a self-hosting platform for running web apps on your own server. It installs production-ready apps from the Cloudron App Store, handles updates, and provides central user management so administrators can invite users and control which apps each person can access. The platform also includes a mail server with calendar and contact sharing, automated DKIM, SPF and DMARC setup, and a built-in firewall with auditable events.

Cloudron describes its infrastructure as immutable, which allows apps or an entire server and its apps to be moved between cloud providers. Encrypted backups can be stored on external storage such as Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Digital Ocean Spaces. Pricing is not stated in the available source, and Cloudron is not open source.

Key features

  • Installs production-ready apps from the Cloudron App Store without manual database provisioning
  • Publishes app and server releases within days and security fixes within 24 hours
  • Central user management with invitations and per-app access control
  • Immutable infrastructure supports migration of apps and servers across cloud providers
  • Built-in mail server with calendar, contacts, spam filtering and automated DKIM/SPF/DMARC
  • Encrypted backups to external storage and auditable events behind a built-in firewall
Best for: Organizations and individuals who want to run and maintain web apps on their own server without handling day-to-day system administration.
Good for
  • Handles app installation, updates and security fixes through the Cloudron App Store
  • Includes user management, mail and firewall features in one platform
  • Immutable design allows moving apps or an entire server to another cloud provider
Watch out for
  • Pricing is not stated in the available source
  • The software is not open source
  • Encrypted backups depend on external storage services such as Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage or Digital Ocean Spaces

Cloudron at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Cloudron FAQ

How are apps installed on Cloudron?
Apps are deployed from the Cloudron App Store as production-ready packages, so administrators do not need to work with Dockerfiles or provision databases manually.
How often are updates and security fixes released?
Cloudron states that the latest releases are published within days, and security fixes for apps and the server within 24 hours.
Can Cloudron be moved to a different server or cloud provider?
Yes. The immutable infrastructure design allows apps to be migrated across servers, and an entire server with all its apps can be moved to another cloud provider.
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