Render
Cloud hosting with predictable pricing
Overview
Render is a cloud platform for deploying web apps, static sites, databases and background services from Git. It is known for predictable per-service pricing, a generous free static tier, and multi-region support. Teams pick it when they want Heroku-style simplicity with steady, budgetable costs.
Predictable pricing
Per-service costs that are easy to budget.
Multi-region
Deploy across US, EU and Singapore.
Free static hosting
Generous free tier for static sites.
Pros
Cons
Key features
Pricing
Free
$0
Static sites and limited web hours
Pro
from $25/mo
Plus compute consumption
Best for
Production apps
Run long-lived services with steady traffic.
Static sites
Host portfolios and docs free.
Full-stack apps
App plus managed database.
Alternatives to Render
View all →Frequently asked questions
Does Render have a free tier?
Yes, Render offers free static site hosting and limited free web service hours, plus a free PostgreSQL database with a time limit.
How is Render priced?
Predictable per-service pricing; the Pro plan starts around $25/month plus compute consumption.
What can I host on Render?
Web apps, static sites, APIs, background workers and managed databases.
Is Render good for production?
Yes, its predictable pricing and multi-region support make it well suited to steady production workloads.
How does Render compare to Railway?
Render offers fixed, predictable pricing and free static hosting, while Railway focuses on usage-based pricing and developer experience.
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