Deploynix vs Ploi
An honest, up-to-date comparison for 2026. Ploi is a solid, cost-effective platform with a modern interface — this is a clear look at where Deploynix takes a different approach.
Last reviewed August 2026.
The short version
Both Deploynix and Ploi offer a free tier and competitive pricing. The difference is what's included by default: Ploi reserves zero-downtime deployments, monitoring and automatic backups for its Pro tier and team management for its top Unlimited tier. Deploynix ships zero-downtime deployments on every plan — including free — and includes team members and backups from the $7 Starter plan.
Pricing & what's included
Verified against Ploi's published pricing, August 2026. Cloud-provider fees are separate for both platforms.
| Tier | Deploynix | Ploi |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — 1 server, 2 sites, 2 team members, 15 deploys/mo, vanity SSL subdomain | €0 — 1 server, 1 site, limited deployments |
| Entry paid | Starter $7 — 5 servers, unlimited sites, 5 team members, backups, zero-downtime included | Basic ~€8/$10 — 5 servers, unlimited sites, no monitoring, no zero-downtime, no team mgmt |
| Mid | Professional $12 — unlimited servers, 15 team members, advanced monitoring | Pro ~€13/$16 — 10 servers, monitoring, backups, zero-downtime |
| Top | Professional $12 covers it — unlimited servers included | Unlimited ~€30/$36 — unlimited servers, team management |
The headline: on Ploi, zero-downtime deployments, monitoring and backups arrive at the Pro tier, and team management only at the top Unlimited tier. On Deploynix, zero-downtime is default on every plan, and backups and team seats are included from the $7 entry plan.
Feature comparison
| Capability | Deploynix | Ploi |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-downtime deployments | Default, every plan | Pro tier & up |
| Server monitoring | Built-in agent on every plan; advanced dashboards & alerts on Professional ($12) | Pro tier & up |
| Automatic backups | S3, Spaces, Wasabi, custom — from the $7 Starter plan | Pro tier & up |
| Team management | From $7 Starter (5 roles) | Unlimited tier only |
| Scheduled (future-dated) deployments | Yes | Yes — parity |
| Real-time deploy logs | Live WebSocket stream | Live deploy log stream — parity |
| Web terminal | Yes, role-audited | Yes |
| Octane drivers | FrankenPHP, Swoole, RoadRunner | Supported |
| API access | Scoped Sanctum tokens, from $7 | Paid tiers (rate-limited by plan) |
| Git providers | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, custom + self-hosted Gitea/GitLab | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, custom URL, self-hosted GitLab (no Gitea) |
Where Ploi wins
An honest comparison names the trade-offs.
- Long-standing free tier. Ploi's free Core tier has years of track record, and its Basic plan (~€8/$10) is well established.
- Unique provider support. Ploi integrates with UpCloud and Scaleway, which Deploynix does not.
- Maturity. Ploi has years of production track record and an established community.
Where Deploynix is built differently
- Defaults, not upsells. Zero-downtime deployments ship on every plan including free, and backups arrive at the $7 entry plan — Ploi unlocks both at its Pro tier (~$16).
- Team access earlier. Role-based team seats from the $7 plan, not reserved for the top Unlimited tier.
- Native Hetzner support. Deploynix provisions Hetzner directly; Ploi has no Hetzner integration (it offers UpCloud/Scaleway instead).
- Purpose-built server types including dedicated Meilisearch and Load Balancer servers.
- A genuinely usable free tier with 2 sites and a vanity SSL subdomain.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deploynix a good Ploi alternative?
Yes — especially if you want zero-downtime deployments, backups and team access without upgrading to a higher tier. Deploynix ships zero-downtime on every plan and includes backups and team seats from $7.
Can I migrate from Ploi without code changes?
Yes. Deploynix connects to the same major cloud providers and your existing Git repositories. No application changes are required.
Does either mark up server costs?
No. Both Deploynix and Ploi charge only their subscription; your cloud provider bills you separately for the underlying servers.
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