This is a comprehensive walkthrough of deploying Next.js apps to Dokploy, an open-source PaaS alternative to Vercel/Railway.
Key technical highlights:
- Multi-stage Docker builds with standalone mode
- GitHub Actions for CI/CD to reduce server load
- Proper environment variable separation (build vs runtime)
- Cloudflare integration for DNS and SSL
The guide assumes you're starting from scratch (buying a VPS) and takes you through to production deployment with automated updates.
I'm using this setup for several production sites now. Would love to hear if others have experience with Dokploy or similar self-hosted solutions!
Now Nexty-directory is powered by the latest Nexty version with Better-auth + Drizzle ORM under the hood.
Why it's awesome:
- Lightning-fast performance - it opens instantly
- Incredibly easy to customize - just update one config file with your site info, and your entire directory is ready to go with your branding
DoFollow.Tools is a directory focused on curating high-quality tools and SaaS solutions, dedicated to helping users discover the best AI tools and services.
Built on the Nexty.dev template, I used Next.js caching strategies and static generation features to make DoFollow.Tools incredibly fast, I'm sure it's one of the fastest directory sites in the world.
The Next.js SaaS boilerplate market is saturated, but there's still room if you solve real developer pain points. I believe I've done exactly that – 70+ customers in just 90 days proves there's genuine demand for what Nexty offers.
Hi, I'm Jude Wei, a software engineer obsessed with understanding what developers actually need. 90 days ago, I started building what I thought would be just another personal Next.js template. But as features evolved, I realized I was creating something that could genuinely help fellow developers ship faster. That's when Nexty.dev was born.
Thanks to incredible feedback from early users, Nexty has become one of the top 3 Next.js SaaS boilerplates. Here's what makes it different:
1. Perfect Landing Pages: Universal structure design – just swap text and images to get a beautiful product landing page
2. Multi-language Support: Launch globally from day one with built-in internationalization
3. Flexible Authentication: Social + email login via Supabase Auth, easily extensible for more providers
4. Complete Email Solution: Domain email setup + ready-to-use newsletter system for instant user engagement.
5. SEO-Optimized: Optimized page structure and comprehensive meta handling to get search engines' attention fast
6. Visual Pricing Management (Nexty Exclusive): No more complex JSON configs! Manage pricing plans through a visual dashboard, sync with Stripe, and auto-translate to multiple languages
7. AI Testing Playground (Nexty Exclusive): Not just API wrappers – a complete testing environment that teaches you AI development. Other boilerplates give you templates; Nexty gives you understanding.
8. Advanced CMS (Most Comprehensive): Beyond blogging – build paid content platforms with access control and multi-language support. Features no other boilerplate offers.
What I'm most proud of? The testimonials from real users. Great products need great support, and I'm confident Nexty delivers both – top 3 boilerplate, top 1 customer service.
This is a comprehensive walkthrough of deploying Next.js apps to Dokploy, an open-source PaaS alternative to Vercel/Railway.
Key technical highlights: - Multi-stage Docker builds with standalone mode - GitHub Actions for CI/CD to reduce server load - Proper environment variable separation (build vs runtime) - Cloudflare integration for DNS and SSL
The guide assumes you're starting from scratch (buying a VPS) and takes you through to production deployment with automated updates.
I'm using this setup for several production sites now. Would love to hear if others have experience with Dokploy or similar self-hosted solutions!