PaaS / App Hosting · true cost · Updated June 2026
The true cost of paas / app hosting
What you'll actually pay. Of the 7 paas / app hosting tools we track, 3 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Usage overages: 3 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: Heroku from $5/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Heroku, Railway, Sevalla, Fly.io.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
PaaS / App Hosting — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heroku | $5/mo | — | — |
| Railway | $5/mo | — | — |
| DigitalOcean App Platform | $5/mo | Yes | — |
| Sevalla | $5/mo | — | — |
| Vercel | $20/mo | Yes | — |
| Render | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| Fly.io | $29/mo | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-15. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does paas / app hosting have hidden fees?
Across the 7 paas / app hosting tools we track: 3 charge usage overages. As of 2026-06-15.
What is the cheapest paas / app hosting with published pricing?
Heroku, from $5/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.
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