Starter (Free) Deployment Plan
The Starter Plan is Craftapp's entry-level deployment option. It provides free, managed hosting on shared infrastructure with zero configuration requirements.
This plan is intended for small projects, testing environments, and applications with low traffic expectations.
Overview​
The Starter Plan deploys applications on a shared cloud infrastructure managed entirely by Craftapp.
No server, region, or resource configuration is required. Craftapp handles provisioning, monitoring, and infrastructure management automatically.
Intended Use Cases​
- Personal websites
- Landing pages
- MVPs and prototypes
- Demo applications
- Learning and experimentation
- Low-traffic web applications
Infrastructure​
- Shared compute instance hosting
- Managed runtime environment
- Automatic provisioning and monitoring
- Applications run alongside other Starter-plan deployments in a controlled environment
Included Resources​
| Resource | Allocation |
|---|---|
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB SSD |
| Bandwidth | 100 GB / month |
| SSL Certificate | Included (HTTPS) |
| Backups | Automatic |
| Monitoring | Basic |
| Uptime SLA | 99.5% |
Note
Resources are fixed in the Starter Plan and cannot be customized.
Pricing​
Free
- No hourly billing
- No usage-based charges
- No additional fees
Requires an active Craftapp account.
Deployment Process​
To deploy with the Starter Plan:
- Open the project in Craftapp Studio.
- Navigate to the Deploy tab.
- Select the Starter Plan.
- Review the included resources.
- Confirm deployment.
Craftapp provisions the application and makes it live automatically.
Capabilities​
- Instant application deployment
- UI, content, and page updates
- Redeployment at any time
- SSL-secured endpoints
- Continued development in Studio after deployment
Projects remain fully editable after going live.
Limitations​
- Shared compute resources
- Fixed RAM, storage, and bandwidth
- No custom server configuration
- Not suitable for high-traffic or resource-intensive workloads
- No scaling options
Note
The Starter Plan is optimized for simplicity, not for performance scaling.
When to Upgrade​
Consider upgrading when:
- The application receives consistent traffic.
- Dedicated resources are required.
- Additional storage or bandwidth is needed.
- A production SaaS or client project is being launched.
Upgrading does not require rebuilding the application.
Summary​
The Starter Plan provides a free, managed deployment option for small-scale projects and testing. It is the fastest way to deploy a Craftapp project without infrastructure configuration.
Note
Development and project management can continue in Studio at any time after deployment.