SnapDeploy Blog

Comparison

Heroku Is Dead — 10 Alternatives That Actually Have Free Tiers [2026]

Heroku killed its free tier in 2022 and now charges $5/mo minimum. We tested 10 Heroku alternatives with real free tiers — SnapDeploy (100 free hours), Render, Railway, Fly.io and more. Updated February 2026.

2026-01-10 8 min read

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Tutorial

Deploy Your First Docker Container in 7 Minutes

Learn how to deploy your first Docker container in just 7 minutes using SnapDeploy. No DevOps experience required. Step-by-step guide with examples.

2026-01-08 6 min read

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Tutorial

How to Deploy a Container for Free: Step-by-Step Technical Guide

Deploy a Docker container for free in 7 minutes — no credit card, no DevOps experience needed. Includes Dockerfile setup, environment variables, database config, and live deployment walkthrough. Updated February 2026.

2026-01-06 8 min read

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Tutorial

Deploy FastAPI for Free in 60 Seconds — No DevOps Required [2026 Guide]

Deploy your FastAPI Python app to production for free in under 60 seconds. Includes Dockerfile, automatic HTTPS, managed PostgreSQL, and live Swagger UI. No AWS or DevOps experience needed.

2026-01-04 7 min read

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Comparison

SnapDeploy vs AWS: Container Deployment Without the Complexity

Compare SnapDeploy vs AWS for container deployment. See why developers choose simpler alternatives to AWS ECS, EKS, and App Runner.

2026-01-02 7 min read

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Tutorial

GitHub to Production in 5 Minutes: Automated Container Deployment

Learn how to deploy directly from GitHub to production containers in 5 minutes. Automatic builds, SSL certificates, and database connections included.

2025-12-28 6 min read

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Guide

Stop Paying for Idle Containers: Smart Cost Management

Learn how to reduce container hosting costs by up to 80% with smart pause/resume strategies. Stop paying for idle development and staging environments.

2025-12-20 7 min read

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Comparison

SnapDeploy vs Railway vs Render: Which Should You Choose?

Comparing the top container hosting platforms in 2026. See how SnapDeploy's AWS-powered infrastructure with strict client isolation stacks up against Railway and Render for SME deployments.

2026-01-18 8 min read

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Tutorial

Heroku to SnapDeploy Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Moving from Heroku? This step-by-step guide walks you through migrating your applications to SnapDeploy, from exporting environment variables to going live with your first deployment.

2026-01-17 7 min read

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Guide

Beyond AWS: Why GitHub-Driven Deployment is the Future for SMEs

Small and Medium Enterprises are rethinking their cloud strategy. Learn why GitHub-integrated deployment platforms are replacing complex AWS setups for growing businesses.

2026-01-16 6 min read

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Product

SnapDeploy: Secure Container Deployment for SMEs—Faster, Safer, Smarter

SnapDeploy delivers AWS-powered container hosting with strict client isolation—giving SMEs enterprise-grade security without enterprise-grade complexity or cost.

2026-01-15 6 min read

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Industry

Standardizing Success: Consistent IT Setup for Retail, Education, and Enterprise

Inconsistent IT environments kill productivity. Learn how standardized container deployment helps retail, education, and enterprise organizations maintain consistent, secure infrastructure across all locations.

2026-01-14 7 min read

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Guide

Why Secure, Isolated Deployment Wins Over Complex Cloud Consoles

Complex cloud consoles aren't the only option. Learn why SMEs are choosing managed container platforms with strict isolation over navigating raw AWS, GCP, or Azure configurations.

2026-01-13 6 min read

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Guide

Docker Explained for Non-DevOps Developers

Container basics—and why smart abstractions lower complexity. A plain-English guide to Docker for developers who want to understand containers without drowning in DevOps jargon.

2026-02-04 7 min read

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Tutorial

How to Set Up a Custom Domain with Free SSL for Docker Containers

Connect a custom domain to your Docker container and get automatic HTTPS with free SSL certificates. Step-by-step guide using A records and Let's Encrypt on SnapDeploy.

2026-02-08 8 min read

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Guide

Zero Cold Starts: How Container Auto-Wake Actually Works

Cold starts ruin user experience. Learn how SnapDeploy's auto-wake system eliminates cold start friction using Cloudflare edge infrastructure and intelligent request handling.

2026-02-09 7 min read

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Guide

Managed Database Add-ons: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB & MariaDB Without the Hassle

Add a managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or MariaDB database to your container in under a minute. One-click provisioning, browser-based SQL editor, auto-backups, and connection strings injected automatically.

2026-02-25 9 min read

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Strategy

The 100 Free Hours Strategy: How to Deploy Free for 6 Months

SnapDeploy gives you 100 runtime hours that never expire. With smart pause/resume habits, that's 6+ months of free container hosting. Here's exactly how to stretch every hour.

2026-02-25 9 min read

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