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Wokku

FAQ

What is Dokku?

Section titled “What is Dokku?”

Dokku is an open-source Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that runs on your own servers. Wokku provides a web UI, API, CLI, and mobile app on top of Dokku.

Can I use my own server?

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Yes. Any VPS or dedicated server with Dokku installed works. Connect it from Servers → Add Server in the dashboard.

What languages are supported?

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Any language. Dokku supports Heroku buildpacks (Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and more) plus Dockerfiles for full flexibility.

How do backups work?

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Wokku backs up databases to S3-compatible storage (AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, Wasabi). Configure automatic daily backups or create on-demand snapshots.

What’s the difference between CE and EE?

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Community Edition (CE) is free, open-source (AGPL-3.0), and includes all core features. Enterprise Edition (EE) adds usage-based billing, dyno tiers, eco dynos, auto-placement, and the mobile app. CE is for self-hosting, EE powers wokku.cloud.

Can I migrate from Heroku?

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Yes. Wokku follows the same workflow — git push to deploy, Procfile for process types, environment variables for config. Most Heroku apps work with minimal changes.

Is there a free tier?

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Yes. The managed cloud at wokku.cloud offers a free tier with 256 MB RAM. Self-hosted CE is always free.

How do I get support?

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