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Free Tier Hosting - Deploy Web Apps for Free
Start building and deploying web applications with deployra's generous free tier. Get free hosting, SSL certificates, custom domains, and monitoring without any credit card required. Perfect for developers, students, and hobby projects.
Why Choose deployra's Free Tier?
Truly free with no surprise charges or hidden fees. Deploy and test without worry.
Ideal for students, bootcamp graduates, and developers learning new technologies.
Get enterprise-grade features like SSL certificates and custom domains for free.
You can deploy instances of some Deployra services free of charge:
- Web services (web apps in Node.js, Python, Rails, etc.)
Create a Free instance
Sign up for Deployra if you haven't yet
Create your account at deployra.com/register
In the Deployra Dashboard, click Create Service
Navigate to your dashboard and select "New Service"
Select Web Service
Free options aren't available for other service types
Choose a Free instance type
During the service creation flow, select the "Free" option
Deploy your service
That's it! When you finish creating and deploying your service, it runs on a Free instance
Free web services
Free web services support many (but not all) features available to web services on paid instance types. Supported features include:
Custom domains
Connect your own domain to your free service
Managed TLS certificates
Free SSL certificates for your domains
Metrics
Basic resource usage monitoring for CPU and memory
Log streams
View real-time logs for your applications
Free Tier Limitations & Best Practices
Resource Limits
- •Limited CPU and memory allocation
- •Automatic sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity
- •Cold start delays when waking from sleep
Best Use Cases
- Learning and experimentation
- Portfolio and personal projects
- Proof of concepts and demos
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need no credit card to get started?
Absolutely! deployra's free tier requires no credit card, no payment information, and no billing setup. Simply sign up with your email and start deploying immediately. You only need to add payment details when you're ready to upgrade to paid features.
What happens when my free app goes to sleep?
Free tier applications automatically sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity to conserve resources. When someone visits your app, it will wake up automatically, though this may take 10-30 seconds. This is perfect for demos and personal projects but not suitable for production applications.
Can I use custom domains with free tier?
Yes! Free tier includes support for custom domains and free SSL certificates. You can connect your own domain name to your free application, making it perfect for portfolio sites and personal projects that need a professional appearance.
How long can I use the free tier?
There's no time limit on deployra's free tier. You can use it indefinitely for personal projects, learning, and experimentation. The free tier is designed to support developers throughout their learning journey and for ongoing hobby projects.
What programming languages work with free tier?
Free tier supports all the same programming languages as paid tiers: Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, Rust, Elixir, and more through automatic buildpacks. You can also use custom Docker containers for any language or framework not automatically detected.
When should I upgrade from free tier?
Consider upgrading when you need always-on applications, higher performance, more resources, or when you're ready to deploy production applications. The free tier is perfect for development, learning, and personal projects, but production apps benefit from paid tier reliability and performance.