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Render
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Overview
Render is a unified cloud platform for building and running apps and websites with free SSL and managed PostgreSQL.
Permanent Free Tier
Free tier includes web services, PostgreSQL databases, and static sites (services spin down after 15 mins inactivity).
Hard Limits
- 750 hours/month
- Spins down after inactivity
- Limited resources
Strengths
- Docker support
- Managed databases
- Auto-deploy from Git
- Custom domains
Limitations
- Services sleep after inactivity
- Slow cold starts
- Limited compute
Best For
DockerWeb ServicesAPIs
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