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 May 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 and monitoring on every plan and includes team members from the $12 Starter plan.
Pricing & what's included
Verified against Ploi's published pricing, May 2026. Cloud-provider fees are separate for both platforms.
| Tier | Deploynix | Ploi |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — 1 server, 3 sites, 2 team members, vanity SSL subdomain | €0 — 1 server, 1 site, limited deployments |
| Entry paid | Starter ~$12 — 5 servers, unlimited sites, 5 team members, zero-downtime + monitoring included | Basic ~€8/$10 — 5 servers, unlimited sites, no monitoring, no zero-downtime, no team mgmt |
| Mid | Professional ~$19 — unlimited servers, 15 team members | Pro ~€13/$16 — 10 servers, monitoring, backups, zero-downtime |
| Top | Enterprise ~$39 — unlimited servers, unlimited team members | 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 those are defaults from the entry plan, with team seats included from $12.
Feature comparison
| Capability | Deploynix | Ploi |
|---|---|---|
| Zero-downtime deployments | Default, every plan | Pro tier & up |
| Integrated monitoring | Every plan, severity alerts | Pro tier & up |
| Automatic backups | S3, Spaces, Wasabi, custom | Pro tier & up |
| Team management | From $12 Starter (5 roles) | Unlimited tier only |
| Scheduled deployments | Yes | No |
| Real-time deploy logs | WebSocket live stream | After-the-fact |
| Web terminal | Yes, role-audited | Yes |
| Octane drivers | FrankenPHP, Swoole, RoadRunner | Supported |
| API access | Scoped Sanctum tokens, from $12 | Paid tiers (rate-limited by plan) |
| Custom Git providers | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket + self-hosted | GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket |
Where Ploi wins
An honest comparison names the trade-offs.
- Cost-effective entry pricing. Ploi's Basic plan starts around €8/$10 and it has a long-standing free Core tier.
- 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, monitoring and backups ship on every plan rather than unlocking at Pro.
- Team access earlier. Role-based team seats from the $12 plan, not reserved for the top Unlimited tier.
- Scheduled deployments and single-click rollback built in.
- Purpose-built server types including dedicated Meilisearch and Load Balancer servers.
- A genuinely usable free tier with 3 sites and a vanity SSL subdomain.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deploynix a good Ploi alternative?
Yes — especially if you want zero-downtime deployments, monitoring and team access without upgrading to a higher tier. Deploynix ships those as defaults.
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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Prefer the long read? See the full Forge vs Ploi vs Deploynix comparison or compare Deploynix with Laravel Forge.