> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://coollabstechnologiesbt.mintlify.site/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Start building your infrastructure with ease.

## Cloud

The cloud option is the easiest way to get started with Coolify.

It is a paid service, where you can bring your own servers to a hosted Coolify instance.

### Benefits of the cloud option

* You do not need to take care of the maintenance of Coolify.
* You get it at the same price as if you host it for yourself.
* You get extra support.
* You get free email notifications.

<a href="https://app.coolify.io">Let's get started!</a>

## Self-hosted

You get all the features in the self-hosted version, but you need to take care of the maintenance of Coolify and all related services.

### Benefits of the self-hosted option

* <strong>No Hidden Costs.</strong> Cloud providers can become costly once you surpass the free tier. Once you go beyond the free tier, expenses can accumulate rapidly. There are plenty of <a href="https://serverlesshorrors.com" target="_blank">horror stories</a>.
* <strong>Cost Efficient.</strong> You get way more resources for your money and you can save a lot (thousands of \$) every month, like <a href="https://twitter.com/heyandras/status/1742078215986860460" target="_blank">this</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/heyandras/status/1752209429276086688" target="_blank">this</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/heyandras/status/1724510876256944244" target="_blank">this</a>.
* <strong>Easier Than You Think.</strong> Servers (hardware + software) have changed a lot since cloud providers emerged. And with software (like Coolify), you can start hosting in minutes without any maintanence work.
* <strong>Data Privacy.</strong> Currently, data privacy is a major issue. By self-hosting, you have complete control over your data and can guarantee that it is not being misused.
* <strong>No Features Behind Paywall.</strong> Everything is included in the open-source software (OSS) version. And will always be.
* <strong>No Limitations.</strong> You have the freedom to host an unlimited number of websites on any quantity of servers without any restrictions.
* <strong>Nice UI.</strong> You get a simple and easy to use UI to manage your servers and applications.
* <strong>Open Source.</strong> You can see the source code and contribute to it, if you want. You can shape the future of the software.

<a href="/docs/installation">Let's get started!</a>