Render
Cloud platform for deploying apps, databases, and services
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Free tier, from $7/mo
Render provides a clean, simple platform for deploying web apps and services. It’s less complex than AWS while more capable than static hosts.
Good for solo founders who’ve outgrown Heroku but don’t need AWS complexity.
Pros
- ✓ Simple pricing
- ✓ Good free tier for static sites
- ✓ Easy database provisioning
Cons
- ✗ Free tier services sleep
- ✗ Fewer regions than competitors