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Cloud PaaS Platforms
Cloud PaaS services let applications run while the provider handles the underlying servers. The right choice generally depends on hosting model and the managed capabilities an application requires.
The board puts free plans, entry prices, hosting model, managed Kubernetes and databases, autoscaling, runtime and region choices, and support tier side by side. Marks identify availability for web, API, Linux, self-hosted, Windows, and macOS.
- 31 platforms
- 18 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 N
Northflanknorthflank.comDeveloper software runs microservices, databases, jobs, and schedules with container orchestration.
- 2 R
Railwayrailway.comA cloud deployment platform with a free plan, database templates, and a 30-day trial.
- 3 GK
Google Kubernetes Enginecloud.google.comA managed Kubernetes environment runs container apps across web, API, Linux, and Windows access.
- 4 Z
Zeaburzeabur.comA deployment platform with a free plan that accepts GitHub code, Docker sources, and local uploads.
- 5 CF
Cloud Foundrycloudfoundry.orgFree open-source software builds and deploys apps across cloud, language, and framework choices.
- 6 OC
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Container Registryoracle.comA free Oracle-managed service for storing and sharing Docker and OCI images, Helm charts, and more.
- 7 SSSalesforce Sales Cloudsalesforce.com
A sales CRM with a free option, 30-day trial, and subscriptions from $25 per user monthly.
- 8 AE
AWS Elastic Beanstalkaws.amazon.comA free AWS service deploys web apps with compute, load balancing, health checks, and scaling for many stacks.
- 9 C
CapRovercaprover.comCapRover is a self-hosted platform for deploying and managing applications on infrastructure you control.
- 10 D
Dokkudokku.comFree single-server software builds and runs apps from Git, Docker, images, or plugins.
- 11 Q
Qoveryqovery.comA Kubernetes deployment control plane for customer infrastructure and AWS, GCP, Scaleway, or Azure.
- 12 GA
Google App Enginecloud.google.comApp Engine is a managed platform for building and hosting server-side rendered websites and web applications.
- 13 K
Koyebkoyeb.comServerless hosting runs AI apps, APIs, workers, and containers with automatic scale-to-zero.
- 14 R
Renderrender.comA cloud platform for apps, websites, databases, and scheduled or background work.
- 15 FI
Fly.iofly.ioA public cloud runs containers in fast virtual machines with nearby routing and managed Postgres options.
- 16 GC
Google Cloud Runcloud.google.comManaged hosting runs code, functions, jobs, or containers and scales them down when idle.
- 17 O
OutSystemsoutsystems.comA tool for making apps that run in browsers, on iPhones, and on Android devices.
- 18 AE
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Serviceaws.amazon.comManaged Kubernetes keeps control planes available across three AWS zones for EC2 and Fargate apps.
- 19 CC
Clever Cloudclever.cloudA Europe-based app platform that deploys from Git and can scale automatically within a price limit.
- 20 AA
Azure App Serviceazure.microsoft.comHost web apps on Linux or Windows, with a free plan that includes 1 GB storage and daily CPU limits.
- 21 RH
Red Hat OpenShift Pipelinesredhat.comA Tekton-based service automates app delivery on OpenShift with tasks in isolated containers.
- 22 AA
AWS App Runneraws.amazon.comA web and API service builds, deploys, load-balances, encrypts, and scales apps; no new customers since April 2026.
- 23 S
Scalingoscalingo.comA managed app and database service with Git, command-line, and API deployment from €7.20 monthly.
- 24 AKAzure Kubernetes Serviceazure.microsoft.com
- 25 ICIBM Cloud Kubernetes Serviceibm.com
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How to choose
Which hosting model fits your app?
Compare the hosting model first, followed by managed Kubernetes, managed databases, autoscaling, runtime count, regions count, and support tier.
Managed Kubernetes is one of the comparison columns; Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, and DigitalOcean Kubernetes are examples of services with Kubernetes options.
What deployment platforms are supported?
Before selecting a service, match its platform marks to web, API, Linux, self-hosted, Windows, and macOS needs.
AWS App Runner lists API and web support. A platform mark can help match the service to how your team deploys and operates applications.
Can I start with a free plan or trial?
The free-plan and free-trial columns can help identify an inexpensive way to test a service.
Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, CapRover, Cloud Foundry, and Dokku are examples that list a free plan. Clever Cloud lists a free trial rather than a free plan.
What should I check in the price?
Read the pricing model and paid-from note together because starting prices vary by service.
Listed examples range from DigitalOcean OpenClaw at $4/mo and Alibaba Cloud Serverless App Engine at $6.85/yr to DigitalOcean Kubernetes at $12/mo and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service at $1,500/mo.
Questions
What does cloud PaaS software do?
It runs applications on cloud infrastructure and can be compared by hosting, managed services, scaling, runtimes, regions, and support.
Which PaaS tools provide a free plan?
The board marks free plans separately. Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, CapRover, Cloud Foundry, and Dokku are examples.
Can I use a PaaS with an API?
Check the platform marks. API appears among the listed platforms, together with web, Linux, self-hosted, Windows, and macOS.
Which PaaS options offer Kubernetes?
The listed Kubernetes services include Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, and DigitalOcean Kubernetes.
Do any listed PaaS tools use open-source software?
Cloud Foundry lists an open-source pricing note. The board also provides an open-source comparison mark.
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