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20 Sites to deploy any application (Paid/Free alternatives)

In the fast-evolving world of tech, deploying applications efficiently and securely is a crucial aspect of any developer's journey. With a plenty of deployment platforms available, each one attack to specific needs and preferences, let's take a closer look at some prominent players in the field:

1. AWS Amazon πŸš€

  • Deployment Type: Paid version

2. Github Pages (Recommended for status websites) 🌐

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: GitHub Pages provides a hassle-free way to host static websites directly from your GitHub repository. It's an excellent choice for open-source projects and personal websites.

3. Microsoft Azure ☁️

  • Deployment Type: Paid version
  • Overview: Azure offers a comprehensive cloud computing platform with services ranging from virtual computing to analytics. It's a go-to solution for enterprise-level deployments.

4. Google Cloud ☁️

  • Deployment Type: Paid version
  • Overview: Google Cloud is known for its robust and scalable infrastructure, making it ideal for large-scale applications. It provides a variety of services, including computing, storage, and machine learning.

5. Firebase πŸ”₯

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Firebase, owned by Google, is a mobile and web application development platform. It offers real-time database, authentication, and hosting services, making it a one-stop solution for app development.

6. Flo πŸ’Ό

  • Deployment Type: Paid version
  • Overview: Flo focuses on automating deployment workflows, ensuring seamless processes for developers. It's designed to optimize deployment pipelines for increased efficiency.

7. Fleek πŸš€

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Fleek is a decentralized hosting platform built on IPFS (InterPlanetary File System). It allows developers to deploy and host websites without relying on traditional servers.

8. Fly.io ✈️

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Fly.io is a platform that enables developers to deploy applications globally with low-latency. It's built to handle modern, distributed applications.

9. Heroku (Recommended for dynamic websites) πŸš€

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Known for its simplicity, Heroku is a cloud platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale applications effortlessly. It supports multiple programming languages.

10. Netlify (Favorite for dynamic websites) 🌐

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Netlify is a popular choice for hosting static websites and JAMstack applications. It integrates seamlessly with version control systems like Git.

11. Oracle Cloud ☁️

  • Deployment Type: Paid version
  • Overview: Oracle Cloud provides a comprehensive suite of cloud services, including computing, storage, and databases, catering to enterprise-level requirements.

12. Cloudflare Pages 🌐

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Cloudflare Pages offers global CDN (Content Delivery Network) services, making it an excellent choice for fast and secure website deployments.

13. PythonAnywhere (Recommended for python scripts) 🐍

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: PythonAnywhere is a platform for hosting and running Python scripts and web apps. It's particularly useful for Python developers looking for a simple deployment solution.

14. Railway.app πŸš„

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Railway focuses on simplifying the deployment process for developers. It supports various frameworks and languages.

15. Render.com πŸš€

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Render is a cloud platform that automates the deployment and scaling of applications.

16. Replit.com πŸ”„

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Replit is an online IDE and collaborative platform that allows developers to write, share, and deploy code in multiple languages.

17. Scaleway Elements ☁️

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Scaleway Elements provides a range of cloud services, including virtual servers and object storage, with a focus on simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

18. Streamlit Sharing πŸš€

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Streamlit Sharing is a platform for deploying Streamlit apps effortlessly. It's tailored for data scientists and engineers working on data-centric applications.

19. Supabase.io πŸš€

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, providing real-time database and authentication services for web and mobile applications.

20. Vercel 🌐 (Favorite for Frameworks web apps)

  • Deployment Type: Free and Paid version
  • Overview: Vercel is a popular platform for deploying web applications, offering features like serverless functions and automatic CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment).

Choosing the right deployment platform depends on factors like project requirements, scalability, and budget. Explore these options to find the perfect fit for your next project! πŸš€πŸŒπŸ’»

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FkUnder Collins

Static pages* not "status pages"

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Etienne Burdet

Technically, Supabase.io doesn't deploy your app. It's a backend as a service you can use for your app, but it won't deploy code you wrote wether back or front (well, a bit of backend middleware in Edge Functions).

It's a useful tool don't get me wrong, but on that point differs from Firebase.

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developedbyjk

Ahhh! Great one @joselatines

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Hasan Elsherbiny

Good Article πŸ‘

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Arpita

how to deploy an application using online tomcat, not the local tomcat. Does AWS has this feature for free?