The Remoud Blog

Guides, tutorials, and insights on cloud hosting, deployment, and building production-ready apps.

Tutorial
How to Deploy a Node.js App in 30 Seconds
A step-by-step guide to deploying your Node.js application to the cloud with zero configuration using Git push.
5 min readFeb 2026
Comparison
Railway vs Render vs Remoud: Which PaaS Should You Choose?
An honest comparison of three modern cloud platforms - pricing, features, developer experience, and performance.
8 min readFeb 2026
Guide
Free Cloud Hosting for Developers in 2026
The best free-tier cloud hosting options for developers who want to ship side projects without spending a dollar.
6 min readFeb 2026
Tutorial
How to Deploy a Python Flask App to the Cloud
Deploy your Flask or Django application in minutes with auto SSL, custom domains, and environment variable management.
5 min readFeb 2026
Tutorial
Docker Deployment Made Simple: A Complete Guide
Learn how to containerize your app with Docker and deploy it to the cloud in minutes - no DevOps experience required.
7 min readFeb 2026
Guide
Custom Domains and Auto SSL: The Complete Setup Guide
How to connect your custom domain to your deployed app and get free automatic SSL certificates in minutes.
4 min readFeb 2026
DevOps
Git Push Deploys: The Simplest CI/CD Pipeline
Why git push deploys are replacing complex CI/CD pipelines for most teams - and how to set one up in 60 seconds.
5 min readFeb 2026
Comparison
Top Heroku Alternatives in 2026
Heroku killed its free tier. Here are the best alternatives for hosting your apps - with free plans and better DX.
7 min readFeb 2026
Best Practices
Environment Variables Best Practices for Cloud Apps
How to manage secrets, API keys, and config safely across development, staging, and production environments.
5 min readFeb 2026
Guide
How to Monitor Your Deployed Apps: Logs & Metrics
A practical guide to monitoring your production apps with live logs, resource metrics, and uptime checks.
6 min readFeb 2026
Getting Started
From Zero to Production: Deploy Your First App on Remoud
A beginner-friendly walkthrough to deploying your very first web application to the cloud using Remoud.
6 min readFeb 2026
Insights
Why Developers Are Leaving Traditional Hosting Behind
VPS, shared hosting, and manual server management are fading. Here's why PaaS is becoming the default for modern teams.
5 min readFeb 2026
Next.js
How to Deploy Next.js Apps for Free in 2026
Tired of Vercel limits? Learn the simplest, modern way to host your server-side rendered React apps at no cost.
5 min readFeb 2026
React
Hosting React and Vite Apps with Docker
Step-by-step guide to production-ready deployments of single-page applications without complicated Nginx setups.
4 min readFeb 2026
Databases
Top 5 Best Free Database Hosting Options for Developers
A deep dive into platforms offering generous free tiers for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL for your next side project.
6 min readFeb 2026
Comparison
Netlify vs. Vercel vs. Remoud: Which Should You Choose?
We break down pricing, features, limits, and developer experience across the leading frontend hosting platforms.
7 min readFeb 2026
Node.js
Simplest Way to Deploy Node.js, Express, and MongoDB Apps
Stop managing raw Linux servers. Learn how to launch a complete full-stack JavaScript environment using Docker and PaaS.
5 min readFeb 2026
Bots
How to Host a Discord Bot 24/7 for Free
Keep your Node.js or Python Discord bot online around the clock using modern, always-on cloud hosting containers.
4 min readFeb 2026
Cloud
AWS EC2 vs PaaS: What Startups Need to Know
Is managing raw servers worth the saved costs compared to the productivity benefits of a modern Platform-as-a-Service?
8 min readFeb 2026
Python
Modern Django Deployment with PostgreSQL and Docker
Deploy robust Python backend applications without grappling with Gunicorn and Nginx manual configurations.
6 min readFeb 2026
DevOps
Setting Up Auto-Deployments with GitHub Actions
Build your own CI/CD pipeline in minutes. automatically ship code to your production servers on every push to main.
5 min readFeb 2026
Education
What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)? A Simple Guide
Understanding cloud computing models. How PaaS bridges the gap between total control and maximum convenience.
4 min readFeb 2026
Comparison
The Cheapest Cloud Hosting Providers for Startups
Bootstrapping a startup? Compare the most cost-effective hosting options from cheap Linux VPS providers to affordable PaaS platforms.
6 min readFeb 2026
Java
How to Host a Spring Boot Java Backend
Deploy your enterprise Spring Boot applications easily. Learn how to containerize and ship Java on the cloud without manual setups.
6 min readFeb 2026
Insights
Render, Railway, Vercel Free Tier Limits Explained
Confused by cloud provider pricing? We break down the exact restrictions of the most popular free tiers so you don't get a surprise bill.
7 min readFeb 2026
PHP
Easy PHP & Laravel Hosting in 2026
PHP isn't dead. Here is the modern approach to hosting a scalable Laravel application using Docker and cloud deployment pipelines.
5 min readFeb 2026
Bots
Easiest Way to Host a Telegram Bot
A practical guide to taking your Node.js or Python Telegram bot code and giving it an always-on, secure home on a modern PaaS platform.
5 min readFeb 2026
Comparison
Best Backend Hosting Platforms for Mobile & Web Apps
Comparing BaaS vs PaaS options. Firebase vs Supabase vs deploying your own custom backend API using modern cloud hosting.
6 min readFeb 2026
Go
How to Deploy your Go (Golang) API to the Cloud
Go is incredibly fast. Learn how to compile and host your Golang web server securely on the internet using automated Git deployments.
5 min readFeb 2026
Docker
Docker Compose vs Dockerfile for Deployment
Understanding the difference between Dockerfiles for single containers and Docker Compose for multi-service environments.
6 min readFeb 2026
Best Practices
How to Keep Your Node.js App Running Forever
Are your node servers randomly crashing? Discover best practices for PM2, unhandled rejections, and how switching to Dockerized PaaS solves downtime.
6 min readFeb 2026
Alternatives
Best DigitalOcean App Platform Alternatives
Is DO's App platform getting too pricey for side projects? Compare the best DigitalOcean App Platform PaaS alternatives in 2026.
6 min readFeb 2026