Updated cloud vs self host page to Usage

2026-06-19 07:35:55 +00:00 · 2025-02-28 12:30:35 +05:30
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@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ export default defineConfig({
        items: [
          { text: 'Introduction', link: '/get-started/introduction' },
          { text: 'Concepts', link: '/get-started/concepts' },
-          { text: 'Cloud vs Self-Hosted', link: '/cloud-vs-selfhost' },
+          { text: 'Usage', link: '/get-started/usage' },
          { text: 'Installation', link: '/installation' },
          { text: 'Upgrade', link: '/upgrade' },
          { text: 'Downgrade', link: '/downgrade' },
@@ -1,36 +0,0 @@
---
-title: Coolify Cloud vs. Self-Hosting
---
-
-
-# Choosing Your Way to Use Coolify
-There are 2 ways to use coolify:
- [Coolify Cloud ↗](https://coolify.io/pricing/) (starts at $5/mo)
- **Self Host Coolify** (fully free forever)
-
-## Coolify 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. 
-
-We will manage the coolify instance for you, so you can focus on shipping your apps.
-
-
-## Coolify Self-Hosted
-You get all the features of the cloud version in the self-hosted version, but you need to take care of the maintenance of Coolify, all related servers and services yourself.
-
-We don't lock certain features only for cloud version like most open source projects do, all features of Coolify are avalible both Self Hosted and Cloud Version
-
-
-## Comparison
-
-| Feature                |  Coolify Cloud                                          |  Self-Hosted                           |
-| :----------------------| :-------------------------------------------------------| :--------------------------------------|
-| **Maintenance**        | Fully managed by the Core team                          | Full maintenance responsibility on you |
-| **Support**            | Support from Coolify Experts and the Core team          | Community support on Discord only      |
-| **Email Notifications**| Pre-configured and ready to use for free                | Requires manual setup and management   |
-| **Backups**            | Automated and securely managed                          | Requires manual setup and management   |
-| **High Availability**  | Highly available and managed by the Core team           | Depends on self-setup                  |
-| **Stability**          | Fully tested updates by the Core team                   | Test updates yourself before upgrading |
-| **Cost**               | Starts at **$5/month**                                  | Free forever                           |
-
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+---
+title: Usage
+---
+
+<ZoomableImage src="/docs/images/get-started/usage-banner.webp" />
+
+<br />
+
+So, you’ve decided to use Coolify, awesome choice! 
+
+Now, you might be wondering whether to go with **Coolify Cloud** or set it up yourself through **self-hosting**. Let’s break it down so you can pick the best option for you.
+
+
+## Coolify Cloud
+Coolify Cloud is the easy way to get started. It’s a paid service (starting at just **$5 a month**) where you bring your own servers and connect them to a Coolify instance that’s fully managed by our team. 
+
+::: warning **Note** 
+  **We host and update the Coolify instance for you, so you don't have to allocate any of your server resources to Coolify, but you’re still responsible for your own servers and any other services running on them**
+:::
+
+
+## Coolify Self-Hosted 
+If you’re more of a hands-on person, self-hosting Coolify might be your thing. 
+
+It’s completely free (except for your server costs, of course), and you get to control everything. 
+
+You’ll install Coolify on your own server, keep it updated, and manage all the related services yourself. 
+
+
+## How Do They Compare?
+*All of the features below refer only to the Coolify instance, not your entire server or other services.*
+
+| Feature                  | Coolify Cloud                                                                 | Self-Hosted Coolify                                  |
+|------------------------- |------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |----------------------------------------------------- |
+| **Maintenance**          | We take care of hosting and updating the Coolify instance for you             | You’re in charge of keeping the instance running smoothly |
+| **Support**              | Help from Coolify experts and our core team                                   | Chat with the community on Discord                   |
+| **Email Notifications**   | Pre-configured and ready to use for free                                       | You’ll need to set this up yourself                   |
+| **Backups**              | We handle automatic backups for your Coolify instance                         | Set up your own backup system for the Coolify instance        |
+| **High Availability**    | We’ve got you covered with reliable uptime for the Coolify instance           | Depends on how you set things up                      |
+| **Stability**            | We test updates thoroughly before rolling them out                            | Test updates yourself before upgrading                |
+| **Cost**                 | Starts at **$5/month**                                                        | Free forever (just pay for your server)               |
+
+And just so you know, we don’t play the “**feature lock**” game. Whether you choose Coolify Cloud or self-host, you get all the same powerful features. 
+
+We’re all about giving you the full Coolify experience, no matter which path you take.
+
+
+## Which One is Right for You?
+If you want a quick, easy setup and don’t mind paying a small fee for convenience, **Coolify Cloud** is perfect. 
+
+But if you love getting hands-on, want to save every penny, and enjoy being in full control, **Self-Hosting** is the way to go.
+
+If you're still not sure which path to take, join our [Discord community ↗](https://coolify.io/discord) and ask any questions you might have! We're here to help you decide what's best for your needs.
@@ -87,4 +87,5 @@ location = /contact { return 301 /docs/support; }
 location = /api/operations/deploy-by-tag-or-uuid { return 301 /docs/api-reference/api/operations/deploy-by-tag-or-uuid; }

 # Redirects for Docs Restructure
-location = /what-is-coolify { return 301 /docs/get-started/introduction; }
+location = /what-is-coolify { return 301 /docs/get-started/introduction; }
+location = /cloud-vs-selfhost { return 301 /docs/get-started/usage; }