TinyPod vs CapRover
Modern managed hosting vs legacy self-hosted PaaS
CapRover is an open-source PaaS you install on your VPS. TinyPod is a managed platform that handles deployment, SSL, backups, and updates for you.
| Feature | TinyPod | CapRover |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 60 seconds | 15-30 minutes |
| Server management | Fully managed | Self-managed |
| Platform cost | $5/server/mo | Free |
| One-click apps | 200+ | Community-maintained |
| Clustering | Multi-server support | Docker Swarm |
| Auto backups | Daily to R2 | Not built-in |
| SSL | Automatic (Caddy) | Automatic (Let's Encrypt) |
| Container runtime | Podman (rootless) | Docker |
| Reverse proxy | Caddy | Nginx |
| GitHub deploy | Yes | Yes |
Why choose TinyPod
- No installation or maintenance needed
- 200+ pre-configured one-click apps
- Automatic daily encrypted backups
- Modern UI with real-time logs
- Managed updates and security patches
Why choose CapRover
- Completely free and open-source
- Full root server access
- Docker Swarm cluster support
- Custom one-click app templates
- Large community app library
The verdict
Choose TinyPod for a zero-maintenance managed experience. Choose CapRover if you prefer a fully self-hosted, free solution and are comfortable with server administration.