What it is
A PaaS that runs anything that fits in a Dockerfile or a supported runtime: APIs, background workers, cron jobs and static sites. Free services go to sleep after a period of inactivity and wake up on the first request.
Best for
Small APIs and backends that can live with a cold start.
What the free plan includes
- 750 instance hours per month
- Free services are suspended after inactivity
- Static sites with bandwidth included
- Free Postgres that expires after 30 days
Free plans change often. Confirm the limits on the official page before deciding.
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