Free Tier - Nodesail

What We Offer

Nodesail provides a free tier environment for developers, startups, and businesses to evaluate our cloud-native container services. Our free tier program is designed to give you a hands-on experience with our platform while allowing you to test your applications in a production-like environment.

Single Container Environment

Deploy one application container for testing and evaluation purposes on our secure, high-performance infrastructure.

Essential Configuration

Access to basic container configuration options, including environment variables, port mapping, and restart policies.

Free Tier Specifications

Server Configuration

Docker Container

Software Options

Ubuntu, CentOS, or Debian
Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby
MySQL or PostgreSQL
Nginx or Apache

Network Features

Basic DDoS protection
Shared resources environment

Resource Allocation Information

Our free tier service includes limited computing resources designed for lightweight applications and testing purposes. While resources are shared, we strive to maintain a balanced environment for all users. Resource allocation may vary based on system load.

Tier Duration and Limitations

The free tier period duration is flexible and not strictly predetermined. The length of your tier will depend on your usage patterns and resource requirements. We evaluate each free tier on a case-by-case basis.

Duration Factors

Your free tier duration is influenced by several factors:

Resource usage patterns

Container configuration

Current demand for tier services

System capacity

Service Limitations

Not for Production Use: Free tier environments are not intended for production workloads or business-critical applications.

No Guaranteed Uptime: Tier services do not include uptime guarantees or SLAs.

System Maintenance: Tier services may be temporarily unavailable during system maintenance.

Resource Reclamation: Inactive tier accounts or those exceeding reasonable resource usage may be suspended with prior notification.

How to Request a Free Tier

Getting started with a Nodesail free tier is straightforward, although approval is subject to review based on your requirements and our current system capacity.

Submit a Tier Request

Log into your dashboard and click on "Request Tier Service" in the main navigation or use the pricing calculator to configure and request your free tier.

Provide Details

In addition to the tier request, open a support ticket at support.nodesail.com with the subject "Free Tier Request" including more details about your technical requirements.

Await Approval

Our team will review your request and respond within 1-2 business days. We may contact you for additional information if needed.

What Happens Next

If approved, your tier service will be activated and visible in your dashboard. You'll receive instructions on how to access and manage your container environment via email.

Processing Times

Our team strives to respond to all free tier requests promptly, but please note that response times may vary based on:

Current request volume
Complexity of your requirements
System capacity and availability

Frequently Asked Questions

Our free tier program is designed for developers, students, hobbyists, and small startups looking to test our platform. All verified users with complete accounts are eligible to apply, though approval is subject to our review process and current system capacity.

No, the free tier environment is designed exclusively for testing and evaluation purposes. For production workloads, we recommend upgrading to one of our paid plans that include SLAs, guaranteed resources, and priority support.

You'll receive notification before your tier expires. You can then choose to upgrade to a paid plan to continue using the service, or your tier resources will be decommissioned and your data will be removed after a short grace period.

Yes, you can include specific configuration requirements in your tier request. While we may not be able to accommodate all custom configuration requests for free tiers, we do our best to provide a suitable environment for your needs.

Yes, limited technical support is provided through our support ticket system. While free tier users don't receive priority support like our paid customers, we're committed to helping you succeed on our platform.

Absolutely! You can upgrade to any of our paid plans at any time through your dashboard. Your existing configuration and data will be migrated to your new plan with minimal disruption.

Ready to get started?

Request your free tier today and experience the power and simplicity of Nodesail container services.

Our team is ready to assist you with any questions about our free tier program or paid service options.

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