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Cloud hosting with predictable pricing

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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.

Quick Facts

Categoryhosting
PricingFree static + limited web hours; Pro from $25/mo plus compute
Founded2019
HQSan Francisco, USA
Websiterender.com

Pros

Predictable, budgetable pricing
Generous free static tier
Multi-region support
Mature and reliable platform
Simple Git-based deploys

Cons

Free web services have cold starts and limits
Less flexible than raw cloud providers
Usage-based add-ons still apply
Fewer DX flourishes than some rivals

Key features

Git-based deploys
Free static site hosting
Managed PostgreSQL
Multiple regions
Infrastructure blueprints

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.

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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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