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Free trial details

Every new app starts with a free trial. Test drive the platform or deploy a demo. Add a payment method or ask a client to pay. Start over again at any time. Costs are shown for reference during trial.

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Apps

An app is a logical group for a website or web application. It can be connected to a Git repo. Individual developers and teams can be added. A payment method is attached for billing. Each app starts as a free trial.

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Environments

An environment is an isolated container providing the hosting runtime. Every app includes at least one environment but can have additional ones - such as production, staging, development. An app can be mapped to a Git repo, and environment can be mapped to a Git branch. Environments can be scaled with components.

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Components

Individually scalable resources for each environment. Some required, some optional. All billed pro-rated after usage.

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Plan

Booked scaling for a certain components. From XS to 2XL. Each plan has a price and a set of included resources.

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Start XS, LG later

Pricing applies per environment. Change plans at any time. Each new app starts as a free trial.

1 week free trial
monthly €0

Examples

Real world applications with multiple environments.

Small website

€4.5

LAMP stack with one environment. It includes MySQL and thus runs CMS driven projects with lean requirements.

prod
€4.5
  • PHPSM 256 MiB€2
  • MySQLXS 128 MiB storage€1
  • BackupsXS 1 backup€0.5
  • Key-value store€0
  • Jobs€0
  • TrafficXS 32 GiB traffic€0.5
  • StorageXS 512 MiB storage€0.5

Medium website

€14

LAMP stack with two environments. Includes backups for production. Ideal for serious CMS projects and client work.

prod
€9.5
  • PHPSM 256 MiB€2
  • MySQLSM 256 MiB storage€2
  • BackupsSM 3 backups€4
  • Key-value store€0
  • Jobs€0
  • TrafficXS 32 GiB traffic€0.5
  • StorageSM 1 GiB storage€1
dev
€4.5
  • PHPSM 256 MiB€2
  • MySQLXS 128 MiB storage€1
  • BackupsXS 1 backup€0.5
  • Key-value store€0
  • Jobs€0
  • TrafficXS 32 GiB traffic€0.5
  • StorageXS 512 MiB storage€0.5

Large website

€43

LAMP stack with three environments and backups. Ideal for larger CMS or e-commerce projects requiring high uptime.

prod
€34
  • PHPLG 1 GiB€12
  • MySQLMD 512 MiB storage€4
  • BackupsMD 6 backups€8
  • Key-value store€0
  • Jobs€0
  • TrafficMD 128 GiB traffic€8
  • StorageMD 2 GiB storage€2
dev
€4.5
  • PHPSM 256 MiB€2
  • MySQLXS 128 MiB storage€1
  • BackupsXS 1 backup€0.5
  • Key-value store€0
  • Jobs€0
  • TrafficXS 32 GiB traffic€0.5
  • StorageXS 512 MiB storage€0.5
stag
€4.5
  • PHPSM 256 MiB€2
  • MySQLXS 128 MiB storage€1
  • BackupsXS 1 backup€0.5
  • Key-value store€0
  • Jobs€0
  • TrafficXS 32 GiB traffic€0.5
  • StorageXS 512 MiB storage€0.5
  • App
  • Environment
  • Component
  • Plan

Pricing details

Change plans at any time.

Free trial

Every new app starts on a seven-day free trial. Full feature access, no obligation. Add a payment method to keep it.

Components

Do more with less. Book only what's needed. Scale individually, per environment and resource. Affordable for small projects, flexible for large setups.

Grouped tiers

Components are sized in ranges for predictable costs. The smallest traffic plan covers 96% of websites; costs barely move.

Daily aggregation

Use for a day, pay for a day. Try a new scale or a short-lived test environment without a budget change.

Post-paid

Billing in arrears. No upfront costs — first use, then pay only for what was actually used.

Autoscaling

Component plans adjust to usage automatically. Optional, cost-capping possible.

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  • 100%bootstrapped, no VC

Frequently asked

Do you offer a forever free tier?
No

No - Other providers may attract many small fishes to catch some big ones. We aim to offer viable solutions for freelancers, agencies and startups. That means attractive pricing for small to medium sized projects. It also means that we do recognize you as a client and not just a vehicle. It makes a difference. Test it.

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Can I test without credit card?
Yes

Yes - Use the free trial to explore the service without commitment at low friction. Signing up for an account is easy. Start a free trial without payment method. Add a credit card later to continue using the paid service. Start a new free trial for each new app.

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Which hosting plan is right for me?
It depends

It depends - No two websites are alike. Pricing is per environment. The right scaling depends on technical needs and usage patterns of the project. A lot of factors come into play like software, plugins and code quality. We recommend starting with low-tier plans and upgrading as requirements grow. Metrics and usage data can help you make an informed decision. See the examples above for a rough idea of what to expect.

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Can I pay annually?
No

No - As billing is in arrears and we can not predict future usage, annual payment is not offered. Billing is monthly after usage.

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Can I set spending limits?
Yes

Yes - Disable autoscaling and choose a specific plan to set a spending cap. This will prevent unexpected charges and ensure you stay within your budget.

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Is support available 24/7?
No

No - Direct chat technical support is available during business hours (CET). The median response time is about 1 hour. We will always reply, provide sufficient details with each question. The platform is monitored around the clock with on-call duties, of course.

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Is fortrabbit better than X?
You decide

You decide - fortrabbit offers features tailored to the PHP ecosystem and software like Craft CMS, Laravel, Symfony or WordPress. PHP developers interested in modern paradigms may find good use with of it. Choosing a hosting provider is hard. fortrabbit is not the best fit for everyone, some dig it. Test it.

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Can I have root access?
No

No - Root access is not provided. fortrabbit is not VPS but app hosting. Deploy code, manage apps, no tinkering with Linux. This may sound limiting, but you may not miss a lot. Test it.

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Do you offer domain registration?
No

No - Domains cannot be registered through fortrabbit. One can add a domain that is registered elsewhere to a fortrabbit app.

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Can I have custom deal terms?
No

No - fortrabbit is a self-service platform with standardized offerings. Custom deal terms or super specific technical requirements are not available. Question if you really need them. Test fortrabbit to see if it fits your needs. If not, consider IaaS or managed hosting.

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Can I cancel easily?
Yes

Yes - Fully cancel your account or only specific apps, environments or even components at any time through the dashboard. This will have immediate effect. Billing will stop the next day.

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Do you offer refunds?
No

No - fortrabbit pricing is in arrears and pro-rated. In other words, there are no upfront payments. All sales are final and there is no money-back guarantee.

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Can you help me with migration?
Partially

Partially - fortrabbit is self service for developers. Our philosophy is to put you in control of your hosting stack. No migration service is offered, but personal support and documentation are available.

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Do you have an affiliate program?
No

No - We do not pay for referrals. We do not pay for reviews. We are a hosting provider, not a marketing stunt. But we heavily rely on recommendations. If you like fortrabbit, tell your friends, colleagues and clients about it. We appreciate it.

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Do you offer discounts?
No

No - The price is the price. We do not offer discounts, coupons or special deals. We believe in transparent pricing without extras or gimmicks. The service is designed to be very useful, specifically when hosting multiple websites.

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Can you sponsor my project?
Maybe

Maybe - We do not have a formal sponsorship program. But we are open to supporting open source projects, non-profits and community initiatives that align with our values. If you think your project fits, reach out to us.

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Are there any hidden costs?
No

No - There are no setup fees or hidden costs. Pay for used resources. The costs shown here are all we charge for.

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Are there any limitations?
Yes

Yes - Don't trust a hosting provider that will offer you unlimited resources. There are always limits. We have some too. Apart from the obvious limits of the plan you choose, there are some platform limits that are related to the infrastructure design. Mind that fortrabbit is a Platform as a Service, not VPS.

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When will support answer my question?
~4hrs

~4hrs - We answer as soon as possible. The median response time has been around 50 minutes, historically. The median time to close was around 4 hours. That means that, sometimes we chat, sometimes answers are delayed.

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Do you offer telephone support?
No

No - You can not call us. Chat helps us gather technical details for effective troubleshooting and easily share relevant documentation. Many support cases require escalation to technical specialists, written conversations provide the necessary context for advanced troubleshooting.

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