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Render is a unified cloud platform that makes it simple to deploy and run web apps, APIs, databases, and static sites. While not a traditional BaaS, Render provides managed PostgreSQL, Redis, and other services alongside container-based application hosting. What makes Render special is its developer experience - zero-config deployments from Git, automatic SSL, DDoS protection, and global CDN all included. The platform offers instant rollbacks, preview environments for pull requests, and infrastructure-as-code via render.yaml. Render's pricing is transparent and predictable, with no hidden costs or complex pricing tiers. It includes features like auto-scaling, health checks, cron jobs, and background workers. Perfect for startups and teams that want a simpler alternative to AWS or Heroku without sacrificing power or flexibility. Popular for deploying full-stack applications, microservices, and PostgreSQL databases with automatic backups and point-in-time recovery.
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What is Render?
Render is a unified cloud platform that makes it simple to deploy and run web apps, APIs, databases, and static sites. While not a traditional BaaS, Render provides managed PostgreSQL, Redis, and other services alongside container-based application hosting. What makes Render special is its developer experience - zero-config deployments from Git, automatic SSL, DDoS protection, and global CDN all included. The platform offers instant rollbacks, preview environments for pull requests, and infrastructure-as-code via render.yaml. Render's pricing is transparent and predictable, with no hidden costs or complex pricing tiers. It includes features like auto-scaling, health checks, cron jobs, and background workers. Perfect for startups and teams that want a simpler alternative to AWS or Heroku without sacrificing power or flexibility. Popular for deploying full-stack applications, microservices, and PostgreSQL databases with automatic backups and point-in-time recovery.
Is Render free to use?
Yes, Render offers a free tier. Free tier + instance-based pricing
What features does Render offer?
Render offers Both database, REST API, and more.
Can I self-host Render?
No, Render is a Managed platform and cannot be self-hosted.
What is Render best for?
Render is particularly well-suited for web apps, apis, full-stack apps, startups.