JEKYO

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.6 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  CLI users deploying apps to their own Kubernetes server
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  Free
• App catalog size
  300 apps
• Facts checked
  23 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Deploys apps from jekyo.yaml and configures ingress and automatic TLS.
  • Includes 300+ app templates, with logs, restarts, and one-command rollbacks.
  • Supports scheduled encrypted backups to S3-compatible storage or local disk.

• Where it doesn't

  • Requires SSH access to a server and configuration-file-based deployment.
  • You manage the server; JEKYO is not a managed hosting service.
  • No managed updates are included.

Our verdict on JEKYO

JEKYO is open-source software that turns an Ubuntu server you can access over SSH into a Kubernetes-based environment for deploying and operating applications. Developers define apps in a jekyo.yaml file and use the CLI to build images, send them to the server’s private registry, configure routing, and deploy. Its 300+ one-click templates make it a fit for solo developers and small teams who want to run apps on infrastructure they own, rather than use managed hosting. It is less suitable for people seeking a hosted service or a deployment flow that avoids server administration and configuration files.

The deployment workflow covers more than launching an app: JEKYO provides commands for logs, status, and restarts, plus an interactive terminal UI and one-command rollbacks to recorded releases. Automatic TLS certificates and scheduled encrypted volume backups are included; backups can go to S3-compatible storage or local disk. GPU workloads are supported, with NVIDIA driver and runtime setup. These features give the CLI a broad operating scope, but users still need to provision and manage their own server environment.

JEKYO also provides skill packs for coding agents, including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and OpenCode. Its self-hosted model means there is no JEKYO cloud or account to rely on, while it also means the user is responsible for the server and its updates; managed updates are not part of the offering. Choose JEKYO if you want a free, open-source way to deploy and operate apps on your own server and are comfortable with SSH and Kubernetes-oriented configuration. Choose managed hosting instead if you want the provider to operate the underlying environment.

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JEKYO pricing

JEKYO fact sheet

JEKYO integrations

JEKYO lists 5 integrations on its own site.

• Claude Code
• Codex
• Cursor
• OpenCode
• S3-compatible storage

Alternatives to JEKYO

• CapRoverA free, Docker-based app hosting platform for teams managing their own infrastructure.9.3
• CoolifyA self-hosted deployment control plane with Git, Docker, previews, and rollback.8.8
• CloudronA managed layer for self-hosted apps, with one-click installs, updates, backups, and access controls.8.5

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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