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Alternatives to Heroku for hosting your Node.js app for free

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I am an Infrastructure and DevOps Engineer specializing in designing, building, and operating scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure. My core focus is on Microsoft Azure cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps automation to support reliable production systems. I work across cloud infrastructure engineering, DevOps practices, and site reliability engineering (SRE) principles to ensure systems are resilient, observable, and optimized for performance, cost, and scalability. My experience includes designing and managing cloud environments across compute, networking, storage, identity, and security layers. I build Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of cloud resources. I am actively involved in improving system reliability through monitoring, logging, and incident response processes using tools such as Azure Monitor and cloud-native observability solutions. I also participate in on-call operations, production support, and incident management to ensure high availability of critical systems. Security is a core part of my engineering approach. I work with identity and access management (IAM), Azure Active Directory, and cloud security best practices to ensure infrastructure remains compliant, secure, and audit-ready in line with industry standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 27001. I collaborate with cross-functional teams including software engineers, DevSecOps, and product teams to deliver infrastructure solutions for customer-facing applications and enterprise platforms. My technical interests and growth areas include: Cloud Infrastructure Engineering (Azure, AWS, GCP) Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Platform Engineering Kubernetes & Container Orchestration Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM) CI/CD Pipeline Automation Distributed Systems & System Design Cloud Security & Identity Management I am passionate about building systems that are not only scalable and efficient but also reliable and easy for engineers to use. I am continuously growing my expertise toward senior-level Infrastructure, SRE, and Platform Engineering roles, including global remote opportunities.

There are several alternatives to Heroku for hosting your Node.js app for free:

  1. Glitch: A platform for building, testing, and hosting web apps, including backend Node.js apps. It's easy to use, offers a simple interface, and is suitable for small projects.

  2. OpenFaaS: An open-source platform for building and deploying serverless functions, including Node.js functions. You can host your functions on a cloud provider or your infrastructure.

  3. Zeit Now: A platform for building and deploying web applications, including Node.js backend apps. It offers free hosting for small projects, and paid plans for larger projects.

  4. Firebase: A cloud-based platform that provides a backend-as-a-service for web and mobile applications. It offers a free plan with limited resources and paid plans for more demanding projects.

  5. Google Cloud Platform (GCP): A cloud-based platform that provides a wide range of services, including hosting for Node.js backend apps. GCP offers a free trial with limited resources, and paid plans for larger projects.

It's important to keep in mind that these free options may have limitations in terms of resources and features, and may not be suitable for large or resource-intensive projects. Consider your requirements and choose a platform that meets your needs.

Thanks for reading...

Happy Coding!

K
kn8dev3y ago

Cyclis.sh is probably the easiest and quickest.

I wrote an article about it here: https://kn8.hashnode.dev/quickly-deploy-js-apps-with-cyclic-a-free-tier-with-no-wake-up-time

If you use my referral link, we both get extra $10 credit: https://app.cyclic.sh/#/join/kn8a

K

you should update this Zeit Now is vercel.com plus also there others like supabse, nhost

K

Try Render... It's smart and simple

F

Alright. Thanks chief!

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