The Stackhero Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Stackhero 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.
Stackhero
The Insider’s Guide
Managed hosting for Node.js, Docker, databases and open-source apps
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among web hosts, read from Stackhero’s own pages.
Made by Stackhero · 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 Stackhero’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Stackhero’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
1.8
GPA, above 29 of the 122 other web hosts we grade
Stackhero is a managed cloud platform that runs a catalog of services, including Node.js, Docker, PHP, Python and Ruby app hosting and databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL and Redis, each on its own dedicated instance. Apps are deployed with a git push, and instances are billed by the hour on a single monthly invoice.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Stackhero, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Deploys go through a terminal, GitHub Actions or CI, so you work on the command line.
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Best for managed app and database instances billed by the hour
Stackhero runs managed Node.js, Docker, PHP, Python and Ruby apps and databases like PostgreSQL and Redis, each on its own instance deployed by git push.
- 2
Paid plans start at $15 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $15 per month for a Node.js instance (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM), billed hourly.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Deploy with git push
Node.js apps are deployed from a terminal, GitHub Actions, GitLab or any CI/CD system, choosing a branch, tag or commit.
- 5
Dedicated instances
Each service runs on its own isolated infrastructure with NVMe or SSD disks, a dedicated IP, and TCP and UDP ports available.
- 6
Large service catalog
The catalog lists dozens of services, among them Docker, PHP, Python, Ruby, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, GitLab, Nextcloud and Matomo.
- 7
A 1.8 GPA, above 29 of 122
That is against the other web hosts we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
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Keep it
Nothing Stackhero does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
Stackhero at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $15 per month for a Node.js instance (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM), billed hourly
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Stackhero
- Category
- Web Hosting
- Our grade
- 1.8 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for managed app and database instances billed by the hour
Stackhero runs managed Node.js, Docker, PHP, Python and Ruby apps and databases like PostgreSQL and Redis, each on its own instance deployed by git push. A Node.js instance starts at $15 a month, each service is priced separately, and there is no free plan.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | A Node.js instance is $15 a month, billed hourly, which sits between the $10.99 middle and the $20.83 dearer quarter. Larger sizes reach $299. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or trial. The buttons say Try now for free, but the pages read state no trial terms. |
| Features | B | Git-push deploys, dedicated instances, daily backups kept up to 3 months, one-click updates and a 99.9% SLA across a large service catalog. Nothing in the listing is missing from the core hosting job. |
| Ease of use | D | No store rating on record. Deploys go through a terminal, GitHub Actions or CI, so you work on the command line. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web console with GitHub Actions, GitLab, Docker and database integrations, in US and EU regions. No desktop or phone apps. |
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 Stackhero is for
- Fits if you want a managed Node.js or database instance and hourly billing
- Works for developers who deploy by git push and want backups handled
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want a free plan, because none is listed
- Tight if you run a tiny static site: sizes start at 1 vCPU and 1GB RAM
- Pricey if you stack services, since each one is billed separately, such as PostgreSQL from $19 a month
- Not for you if you don't use a terminal, as deploys are by git push
Good to know
Good for
- Developers who want a Node.js app or a database running without managing a server
- Teams that need several open-source services from one provider
- Projects that want hourly billing and no minimum commitment
Worth knowing
- Each service is priced separately: a PostgreSQL instance, for example, starts at $19 a month and a Node.js instance at $15 a month.
- Sizes start at 1 vCPU and 1GB RAM, so there is no cheaper tier for very small static sites.
- Premium support is included in every plan, and the page states a 99.9% SLA with financial compensation.
- Buttons read 'Try now for free', but the pricing pages read for this listing state no trial terms.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$15
A month to start
Stackhero is a paid product, starting at $15 per month for a Node.js instance (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM), billed hourly.
The buttons say Try now for free, but the pages read state no trial terms.
Hobby 1 GB
$15
per month for one Node.js instance, billed hourly
1 vCPU, 1GB RAM and 10GB SSD storage for a Node.js app; about $0.02 an hour.
Hobby 2 GB
$29
per month for one Node.js instance, billed hourly
1 vCPU, 2GB RAM and 20GB SSD storage; about $0.04 an hour.
Startup 8 GB
$59
per month for one Node.js instance, billed hourly
2 vCPUs, 8GB RAM and 50GB SSD storage; about $0.08 an hour.
Startup 16 GB
$99
per month for one Node.js instance, billed hourly
4 vCPUs, 16GB RAM and 100GB SSD storage; about $0.14 an hour.
Enterprise 32 GB
$159
per month for one Node.js instance, billed hourly
8 vCPUs, 32GB RAM and 200GB SSD storage; about $0.22 an hour.
Enterprise 64 GB
$299
per month for one Node.js instance, billed hourly
16 vCPUs, 64GB RAM and 400GB SSD storage; about $0.42 an hour.
Read from stackhero.io 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
Managed hosting for Node.js, Docker, databases and open-source apps. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: databases, dashboards.
Nothing in the listing is missing from the core hosting job.
- Deploy with git push
- Node.js apps are deployed from a terminal, GitHub Actions, GitLab or any CI/CD system, choosing a branch, tag or commit.
- Dedicated instances
- Each service runs on its own isolated infrastructure with NVMe or SSD disks, a dedicated IP, and TCP and UDP ports available.
- Large service catalog
- The catalog lists dozens of services, among them Docker, PHP, Python, Ruby, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, GitLab, Nextcloud and Matomo.
- Backups and updates
- Backups are taken every 24 hours and kept for up to 3 months, restores are free, and updates are applied with one click.
- Hourly billing
- Instances can be created and deleted at any time, are billed by the hour and appear on one invoice at the end of the month.
- US and EU regions
- Servers are offered in the USA and in Europe, and the vendor says its hosting is independent of third-party clouds.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab
- Docker
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Redis
- Grafana
- Nextcloud
Stackhero is made by Stackhero.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
29/122
Other web hosts it is graded above
Stackhero's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 29 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 19.
It stands best on features (B, above 86 of 122) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $15 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 73 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 5 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 123 web hosts we grade, cut by the letter each got. Stackhero’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 13 of 122
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 122
- BFeaturesAbove 86 of 122
- DEase of useAbove 0 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. Stackhero 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
Nothing Stackhero does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 74 of the 122 other web hosts grade higher. It costs $180 a year.
What you could not
- Databases with views, filters and links between them.
- Connections that pull numbers from dozens of other services.
- It plugs into other products, GitHub Actions, GitLab and Docker among them.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Stackhero’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, Heroku and Scalingo
The 5 tools Stackhero is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Render
Free plan · from $25/mo
Cloud hosting for web services, databases and workers.
- Render has a free plan. Stackhero does not.
- Stackhero also covers dashboards.
- Render also covers workflow automation.
- 2.6GPA
Railway
Free trial · from $5/mo
App and database hosting billed by the second for usage.
- Only Railway lists iOS and Android apps.
- Stackhero also covers dashboards.
- Railway also covers AI agents.
- 2.2GPA
Fly.io
Free trial · from $2.19/mo
Virtual machines and databases in 18 regions, billed per second.
- Stackhero also covers dashboards.
- Fly.io also covers AI agents.
- 1.8GPA
Heroku
From $5/mo
Platform for deploying apps in containers called dynos.
- Stackhero also covers dashboards.
- 2.2GPA
Scalingo
Free trial · from €7.20/mo
European PaaS and managed databases billed by the minute.
- Stackhero also covers dashboards.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 Stackhero free?
No. Stackhero is a paid product, starting at $15 per month for a Node.js instance (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM), billed hourly.
How much does Stackhero cost?
Stackhero lists 6 plans. Hobby 1 GB: $15 per month for one Node.js instance, billed hourly.
What platforms does Stackhero work on?
Stackhero is available on Web.
Does Stackhero have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Stackhero is listed for Web.
Does Stackhero have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Stackhero is listed for Web.
Is Stackhero open source?
Stackhero is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Stackhero integrate with?
Stackhero's listing names GitHub Actions, GitLab, Docker, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Grafana and Nextcloud.
Who makes Stackhero?
Stackhero is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Stackhero?
The closest alternatives to Stackhero in our directory are Render, Railway, Fly.io, Heroku and Scalingo.
How does Stackhero compare with other web hosts?
Stackhero's GPA of 1.8 is higher than 29 of the 122 other web hosts we grade, and level with 19.
Is Stackhero good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Stackhero C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $15 a month, against a middle price of $9.69 for the category: 73 of the 107 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Stackhero?
Nothing Stackhero does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 4 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Stackhero’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 Stackhero'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 Stackhero. Prices change, so check stackhero.io 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.
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tools graded
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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Stackhero, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/stackhero
- 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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