FlatRun – Open-source Docker-native hosting control panel

Summary: FlatRun is a free, open-source hosting control panel designed for managing Docker-based sites and applications without license fees or vendor lock-in. It offers core hosting features via a single Go binary and standard Docker Compose files, supporting solo developers, agencies, and hosting providers.

What it does

FlatRun manages hosting environments using Docker-native tools, providing app templates, database management, file access, live logs, a browser shell, and a REST API without requiring a database.

Who it's for

It targets solo developers, agencies managing client sites, and hosting providers with multiple deployments.

Why it matters

FlatRun eliminates recurring license fees and vendor lock-in common with traditional control panels like Plesk and cPanel.