Deploy Docker containers for free. No credit card required.
Get 100 hours of container runtime every month. Pause when not in use.
Everything you need to deploy and run your applications
Container runtime per month. Pause anytime to save hours.
Run up to 2 containers simultaneously.
Per container. Enough for most web apps and APIs.
Free SSL
GitHub Deploy
Subdomain URL
Monitoring
Unlike other platforms, SnapDeploy lets you pause containers when not in use. Your 100 free hours only count when containers are running.
Work 4 hours/day = 80 hours/month (within free tier)
Demo once a week = 4 hours/month (within free tier)
Weekend projects = 16 hours/month (within free tier)
See how SnapDeploy's free tier compares
| Platform | Free Hours | Pause Feature | Cold Starts |
|---|---|---|---|
| SnapDeploy | 100 hrs/mo | Yes | None |
| Render | Limited | No | 30+ seconds |
| Railway | $5 credit | No | None |
| Fly.io | Limited | No | Variable |
| Heroku | None (discontinued) | N/A | N/A |
The free tier is ideal for these use cases
Deploy personal projects without worrying about hosting costs.
Practice containerization without spending money on infrastructure.
Host your portfolio and demo projects for job applications.
Test your minimum viable product before investing in paid hosting.
When you're ready to scale, upgrade to Pro for unlimited hours and more resources.
Get 100 free hours. No credit card required. No surprise bills.
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