Deplexo vs Render
Render is a managed cloud platform with a free tier for static sites and limited web services. Deplexo gives you direct control over the host your containers run on.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Deplexo | Render |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 128 MB RAM, 1 app, no card required | Static sites free; web services spin down after 15 min idle |
| Always-on on free tier | Yes | No — web services sleep on free tier |
| Paid plan | $5/mo — 512 MB RAM, 1 shared CPU, 3 apps | $7/mo per service; ~512 MB RAM per service |
| Runtime isolation | Secure container (locked-down defaults) | Managed containers (Docker-based) |
| Custom Dockerfile | Yes | Yes |
| Build method | Dockerfile (default) or auto-detect via deplexo.yaml | Yes — auto-detect |
| Env vars encrypted at rest | Yes — encrypted at rest | Yes |
| Outgoing webhooks | Yes — signed | Yes |
Platform model
Both Render and Deplexo are managed platforms — you push code and the infrastructure is handled for you. Render charges per service. Deplexo bundles multiple apps into a single plan.
Free tier behavior
Render's free tier for web services spins down after 15 minutes of inactivity and takes 50+ seconds to respond to the next request. Static sites on Render remain always-on.
Deplexo's free tier keeps your container running continuously within its resource caps (128 MB RAM, 1 shared CPU). There is no spin-down.
Pricing model
Render charges per individual service. Deploying three services at the Starter level costs $21/month ($7 × 3). Deplexo's $5 Starter plan includes 3 apps under a single subscription, and the $10 Pro plan covers 6 apps.
FAQ
- Can I migrate from Render to Deplexo?
- Yes. Connect the same GitHub repo, copy your environment variables from Render's dashboard to Deplexo's env vars panel, and deploy. Custom domains can be transferred at the registrar.
- Does Deplexo support managed databases like Render Postgres?
- Not as a managed service. You can deploy a Postgres container on Deplexo and connect to it via environment variables, or use an external database provider.
- What if I want Render's simplicity but without the sleep?
- Deplexo's free tier is a good fit — one always-on container with no cold-start delay. Sign up and deploy in under 60 seconds.
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