The Sevalla Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Sevalla in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Sevalla
The Insider’s Guide
Usage-priced hosting for apps, databases and static sites
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among web hosts, read from Sevalla’s own pages.
Made by Kinsta, Inc. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Sevalla’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Sevalla’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 114 of the 122 other web hosts we grade
Sevalla is a cloud platform from Kinsta that runs applications, managed databases, object storage and static sites. Code deploys from a Git repository or a Docker image, and there are no plan tiers or per-seat fees: each service is billed by the size of the pod it runs on, metered by the second.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Sevalla, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You size pods, wire databases and pick locations, so there is setup, and the listing shows no store rating.
- 1
Best for apps, databases and static sites on one bill
Everything is billed separately, so the monthly total is the sum of pods, databases, storage and bandwidth, and a card is needed up front.
- 2
Paid plans start at $5 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $5 per month (smallest application or database pod).
- 3
There is a free plan
Static site hosting is free: 100 GB of bandwidth, 600 build minutes, 1 GB per site and up to 100 sites per account, subject to fair use limits.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Application hosting
Deploy from a public or private Git repository or a Dockerfile or container image, with auto-deploys on git push and vertical and horizontal scaling.
- 6
Managed databases
Database hosting lists five managed database types, with private network connections and automatic daily backups.
- 7
Object storage
S3-compatible storage at $0.02 per GB per month, powered by Cloudflare R2, with no ingress or egress fees under a fair use policy.
- 8
A 2.6 GPA, above 114 of 122
That is against the other web hosts we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Sevalla you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Sevalla at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $5 per month (smallest application or database pod)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Kinsta, Inc.
- Category
- Web Hosting
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for apps, databases and static sites on one bill
Sevalla hosts static sites free and applications from $5 a month per pod. Everything is billed separately, so the monthly total is the sum of pods, databases, storage and bandwidth, and a card is needed up front.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | A $5 pod or database sits in the cheaper quarter, and static sites are free. Application bandwidth is $0.10 a GB and builds $0.02 a minute on top. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Static hosting is free for up to 100 sites, 100 GB of bandwidth and 600 build minutes. Applications and databases are paid, with $20 of credit that expires. |
| Features | C | Apps, databases, object storage and static sites in 25 locations. The $5 Hobby pod has no custom domains, which is a gap. |
| Ease of use | C | You size pods, wire databases and pick locations, so there is setup, and the listing shows no store rating. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web dashboard with an MCP server for agents and a few integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Sevalla is for
- Fits if you want static sites free and one place for apps and databases
- Works for small projects that can live on a $5 pod
Who it is not for
- Watch out: every service is billed on its own, so a stack can add up quickly
- Tight if you want to try it without a card, as one must be on file before anything runs
- Skip it if you need a custom domain on the cheapest pod, as the Hobby pod does not support it
- Pricey if traffic grows, with application bandwidth at $0.10 a GB
Good to know
Good for
- Teams that want a Heroku or Render style platform without per-seat pricing
- Small apps that fit a $5 to $10 pod
- Static sites that stay inside the free bandwidth allowance
Worth knowing
- Every service is billed on its own: the cost is the sum of pods, databases, storage and bandwidth, so a stack can add up quickly.
- Bandwidth for applications is listed at $0.10 per GB, and build pods cost $0.02 per minute.
- New companies get $20 of credit that expires, and a card must be on file before any resource can be used.
- The smallest Hobby pod does not support custom domains.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$5
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Sevalla has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per month (smallest application or database pod).
Static site hosting
$0
per month
Edge delivery from 260+ locations, deploys on git push, 100 GB of bandwidth and 600 build minutes.
Application, Hobby H1
$5
per month, per pod
0.3 CPU and 0.3 GB RAM. No custom domain support on this size.
Application, Standard S1
$10
per month, per pod
0.5 CPU and 1 GB RAM. Larger pods run to 8 CPU and 16 GB RAM at $320 a month.
Application, Standard S2
$40
per month, per pod
1 CPU and 2 GB RAM. Memory-optimized and CPU-optimized pod families are priced separately.
Database 1
$5
per month, per database
0.25 CPU, 0.25 GB RAM and 1 GB of storage; the largest listed sizes go up to 16 CPU and 64 GB RAM.
The free plan
Static site hosting is free: 100 GB of bandwidth, 600 build minutes, 1 GB per site and up to 100 sites per account, subject to fair use limits.
Read from sevalla.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Usage-priced hosting for apps, databases and static sites. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, databases, workflow automation.
Web dashboard with an MCP server for agents and a few integrations.
- Application hosting
- Deploy from a public or private Git repository or a Dockerfile or container image, with auto-deploys on git push and vertical and horizontal scaling.
- Managed databases
- Database hosting lists five managed database types, with private network connections and automatic daily backups.
- Object storage
- S3-compatible storage at $0.02 per GB per month, powered by Cloudflare R2, with no ingress or egress fees under a fair use policy.
- Static site hosting
- Sites are served from 260+ edge locations and deploy on git push, with a free allowance of 100 GB of bandwidth.
- 25 data center locations
- Application and database pods can be placed in any of 25 data center locations.
- MCP server for agents
- AI agents can deploy applications and databases and read logs and metrics through Sevalla's MCP connection, with scoped permissions.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Docker
- Cloudflare R2
- MCP
Sevalla is made by Kinsta, Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
114/122
Other web hosts it is graded above
Sevalla's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 114 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 99 of 122) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 31 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 123 web hosts we grade, cut by the letter each got. Sevalla’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 79 of 122
- BFree plan and trialAbove 99 of 122
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 122
- CEase of useAbove 40 of 122
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 57 of 122
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 111 web hosts. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Sevalla is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Sevalla you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 114 of the 122 other web hosts we grade. It costs $60 a year.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- Databases with views, filters and links between them.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: roles and permissions.
What this rests on. Sevalla’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Render, Railway, Fly.io, Koyeb and DigitalOcean
The 5 tools Sevalla is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Render
Free plan · from $25/mo
- 2.6GPA
Railway
Free trial · from $5/mo
App and database hosting billed by the second for usage.
- Sevalla has a free plan. Railway does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Railway lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sevalla also covers workflow automation.
- 2.2GPA
Fly.io
Free trial · from $2.19/mo
Virtual machines and databases in 18 regions, billed per second.
- Sevalla has a free plan. Fly.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- Sevalla also covers workflow automation.
- Fly.io also covers AI agents.
- 1.8GPA
Koyeb
From $29/mo
Serverless platform for apps, APIs and GPU workloads.
- Sevalla has a free plan. Koyeb does not.
- Sevalla also covers databases and workflow automation.
- 2.2GPA
DigitalOcean
Free plan · from $4/mo
Cloud servers, app hosting and managed databases for developers.
- Sevalla also covers workflow automation.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Sevalla free?
Sevalla has a free plan. Static site hosting is free: 100 GB of bandwidth, 600 build minutes, 1 GB per site and up to 100 sites per account, subject to fair use limits.
How much does Sevalla cost?
Sevalla lists 5 plans. Static site hosting: $0 per month.
What platforms does Sevalla work on?
Sevalla is available on Web.
Does Sevalla have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Sevalla is listed for Web.
Does Sevalla have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Sevalla is listed for Web.
Is Sevalla open source?
Sevalla is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Sevalla have an API?
Yes. Sevalla offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Sevalla integrate with?
Sevalla's listing names Docker, Cloudflare R2 and MCP. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Sevalla?
Sevalla is made by Kinsta, Inc.
What are the alternatives to Sevalla?
The closest alternatives to Sevalla in our directory are Render, Railway, Fly.io, Koyeb and DigitalOcean.
How does Sevalla compare with other web hosts?
Sevalla's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 114 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 5.
Is Sevalla good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Sevalla B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $5 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 31 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Sevalla?
To replace Sevalla you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Sevalla’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Sevalla's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Kinsta, Inc. Prices change, so check sevalla.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Sevalla, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/sevalla
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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