# Kamal - **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/kamal - **Category:** Hosting Infrastructure - **Homepage:** https://kamal-deploy.org - **Also known as:** kamal - **Profile claimed by vendor:** no - **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T22:05:04.293Z ## vioscaleAI score **49.9 / 100**, confidence 25% (low). Computed 2026-09-08. Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment). | Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present | |---|--:|--:|--:|:--:| | capabilities | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - | | repo_stars | 78.5 | 0.026 | 2 | ✓ | | integrations | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - | | dependent_projects | 10 | 0.063 | 0.6 | ✓ | | dev_activity | 46.5 | 0.094 | 4.4 | ✓ | | release_cadence | 89.4 | 0.052 | 4.7 | ✓ | | security_posture | 0 | 0.115 | 0 | - | | package_downloads | 0 | 0.136 | 0 | - | | security_score | 0 | 0.042 | 0 | - | | community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.063 | 0 | - | ## Pricing _As of 2026-08-31, [verify at source](https://kamal-deploy.org). Independently observed._ Open source ## About A containerized application deployment tool that enables web apps to run across any infrastructure—bare metal, cloud, or hybrid—while maintaining complete freedom to change or combine providers without vendor dependency. _Independently observed._ ## Platform & deployment - **Platforms:** CLI, macOS, Linux - **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS, Self-hosted ## Release history | Version | Date | Type | |---|---|---| | [v2.12.0](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.12.0) | 2026-06-18 | stable | | [v2.11.0](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.11.0) | 2026-03-18 | stable | | [v2.10.1](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.10.1) | 2025-12-16 | stable | | [v2.10.0](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.10.0) | 2025-12-15 | stable | | [v2.9.0](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.9.0) | 2025-11-26 | stable | | [v2.8.2](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.8.2) | 2025-10-27 | stable | | [v2.8.1](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.8.1) | 2025-10-20 | stable | | [v2.8.0](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.8.0) | 2025-10-19 | stable | | [v1.9.3](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v1.9.3) | 2025-06-25 | stable | | [v2.7.0](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.7.0) | 2025-06-18 | stable | | [v2.6.1](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.6.1) | 2025-05-15 | stable | | [v2.6.0](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.6.0) | 2025-05-13 | stable | | [v2.5.3](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.5.3) | 2025-02-27 | stable | | [v2.5.2](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.5.2) | 2025-02-07 | stable | | [v2.5.1](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases/tag/v2.5.1) | 2025-02-06 | stable | _… and 5 earlier release(s)._ ## Security & compliance Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) ([source](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=rubygems&package_name=kamal&per_page=100)). A count reflects scale and disclosure, not quality. ## FAQ ### What is Kamal? A containerized application deployment tool that enables web apps to run across any infrastructure—bare metal, cloud, or hybrid—while maintaining complete freedom to change or combine providers without vendor dependency. It is indexed under Hosting Infrastructure. _Source: [https://kamal-deploy.org](https://kamal-deploy.org)._ ### Is Kamal free to use? Kamal is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it. _Source: [https://kamal-deploy.org](https://kamal-deploy.org)._ ### What platforms does Kamal support? Kamal supports macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out. _Source: [https://kamal-deploy.org](https://kamal-deploy.org)._ ### Can Kamal be self-hosted? Yes. Kamal can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure. _Source: [https://kamal-deploy.org](https://kamal-deploy.org)._ ### Is Kamal open source? Yes. Kamal is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use. _Source: [https://github.com/basecamp/kamal](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal)._ ## Facts Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule. ### pricing | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://kamal-deploy.org) | 2026-09-08 | 48% (low) | | pricing.price_level | free | [link](https://kamal-deploy.org) | 2026-08-31 | 60% (medium) | ### activity | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | activity.commits_last_30d | 29 | [link](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) | ### adoption | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | adoption.dependent_repos | 3 | [link](https://packages.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/packages/lookup?repository_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fbasecamp%2Fkamal) | 2026-09-08 | 85% (high) | | adoption.github_stars | 14,569 | [link](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### language | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | language.primary | Ruby | [link](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### license | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | license.spdx | MIT | [link](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) | ### release | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | release.cadence_days | 19 | [link](https://github.com/basecamp/kamal/releases) | 2026-09-08 | 70% (medium) | ### security | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=rubygems&package_name=kamal&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | [link](https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=rubygems&package_name=kamal&per_page=100) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) | ### content | Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence | |---|---|---|---|---| | content.faq | `[{"answer":"A containerized application deployment tool that enables web apps to run across any infrastructure—bare metal, cloud, or hybrid—while maintaining complete freedom to change or combine providers without vendor dependency. It is indexed under Hosting Infrastructure.","source":"https://kamal-deploy.org","question":"What is Kamal?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kamal is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://kamal-deploy.org","question":"Is Kamal free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kamal supports macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://kamal-deploy.org","question":"What platforms does Kamal support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kamal can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://kamal-deploy.org","question":"Can Kamal be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kamal is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/basecamp/kamal","question":"Is Kamal open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://kamal-deploy.org) | 2026-09-10 | 67% (medium) | --- *Source: vioscaleAI (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/kamal). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*