Ship Faster. No DevOps Hire Needed.
Startups use Elestio to deploy production-grade open-source infrastructure without hiring a DevOps engineer or managing servers. Automated backups, updates, monitoring, and security - all included from $11/mo per service.
The Startup Infrastructure Problem
Most startups face an impossible choice: hire a $150K+/year DevOps engineer or cobble together fragile infrastructure that breaks at the worst time. Your developers should be building product, not debugging Kubernetes configs at 2 AM.
The DIY Path
Self-hosting means your CTO spends 30-40% of their time on infrastructure instead of product. Server patches, SSL renewals, backup scripts, uptime monitoring - it adds up fast.
The PaaS Path
Heroku and Railway are easy but expensive at scale. Shared containers, opaque pricing, and vendor lock-in. A simple PostgreSQL + Redis setup can cost $200+/mo on Heroku.
The Elestio Path
Dedicated VMs, automated everything, 400+ open-source tools, and transparent pricing starting at $11/mo. No DevOps hire needed. No vendor lock-in. Full SSH access.
What Startups Deploy on Elestio
Every tool runs on a dedicated VM with automated backups, updates, and monitoring. Pick what you need and deploy in minutes.
| Stack Layer | Popular Tools | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Database | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB | $11/mo |
| Backend | Supabase, Strapi, Directus | $11/mo |
| Auth | Keycloak, Authentik | $11/mo |
| Automation | n8n, Airflow | $11/mo |
| Analytics | Metabase, Plausible | $11/mo |
| Monitoring | Grafana, Uptime Kuma | $11/mo |
| CMS | WordPress, Ghost | $11/mo |
| Communication | Rocket.Chat, Mattermost | $11/mo |
Why Startups Choose Elestio
No DevOps Hire
Stop spending $150K+/year on a DevOps engineer. Elestio handles server provisioning, OS patches, security updates, SSL certificates, backups, and monitoring automatically. Your team focuses on building product.
Predictable Costs
Every service is a flat monthly price on a dedicated VM. No surprise bandwidth charges, no per-seat pricing that explodes with growth. Budget with confidence from day one.
Scale When Ready
Start small with single-node services. When you need it, scale vertically (bigger VMs) or horizontally (clusters). Use Terraform for infrastructure as code or CI/CD for automated deployments.
Focus on Product
Every hour your developers spend on infrastructure is an hour not spent on your product. Elestio gives you back those hours so you can ship features, iterate faster, and hit your milestones.
Startup-Friendly Pricing
Horizontal Billing
Pay per service, not per seat. Add team members without increasing costs. Each service runs on its own dedicated VM with all features included.
No Commitment
Month-to-month billing. Scale up or down anytime. Delete a service and stop paying immediately. No annual contracts, no lock-in.
Free 3-Day Trial
Test any service free for 3 days. Deploy your full stack, run your tests, and decide if Elestio is right for you.
Scale Up/Down Anytime
Upgrade your VM size when traffic grows. Downgrade if you over-provisioned. Elestio adjusts your billing instantly - no penalties, no waiting.
From Seed to Series B
Elestio grows with your startup. No re-platforming, no migration headaches.
Seed Stage
1-3 services - Deploy your core stack: database, backend, and auth. Single-node VMs, automated backups. Total cost: ~$42/mo. Enough to run a production app serving thousands of users.
Series A
5-15 services - Add analytics, monitoring, automation, and staging environments. Use clusters for high availability on critical services. Total cost: ~$150-300/mo.
Series B+
15+ services - Full infrastructure as code with Terraform. Bring your own VMs (BYOVM) for maximum control. Dedicated support with SLA guarantees. Multi-region deployment.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need DevOps experience to use Elestio?
No. Elestio is designed so non-DevOps engineers can deploy and manage production-grade infrastructure. Everything from provisioning to backups, updates, and monitoring is automated. You just pick the tools you need and we handle the rest.
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How much does Elestio cost for a typical startup?
Most early-stage startups spend between $42-$84/mo on Elestio for their core stack (database + auth + automation). Each service starts at $11/mo on a dedicated VM with backups and monitoring included. No hidden fees, no commitment.
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Can I migrate from Heroku or Railway to Elestio?
Yes. We support migration from Heroku, Railway, Render, and other PaaS providers. You can deploy the same open-source tools on Elestio at a fraction of the cost with dedicated VMs instead of shared containers.
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Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every service comes with a free 3-day trial. You can test your full stack before committing.
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What happens when my startup scales?
Elestio scales with you. Start with single-node services, then move to clusters for high availability, use Terraform for infrastructure as code, or bring your own VMs (BYOVM) for maximum control. No re-platforming needed.
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Do I get SSH access to my servers?
Yes. Every service runs on a dedicated VM and you get full root SSH access. Unlike shared PaaS platforms, you have complete control over your infrastructure.
Deploy Fully Managed Open-Source Apps in Minutes
Plans starting at $11/mo.