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Best Platform As A Service Paas Software in 2026
This list covers Platform as a Service tools that run on web, Linux, APIs, Windows, macOS, or self-hosted setups. They support different deployment methods and runtime environments.
- 27 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Coolify
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+3Coolify offers deployment and operations tools for Linux servers, with both free self-hosted and paid cloud options.
- 2
AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Free plan APILinuxWeb+1 - 3
CapRover
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb - 4
Dokku
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Choose Dokku if you want an open-source, self-hosted deployment platform built around Git pushes and extensible plugins.
- 5
Cloud Foundry
Free plan APILinuxMac+2 - 6
Google Cloud Run
Free plan APILinuxWebCloud Run offers several workload forms, automatic scaling and source deployment options, with a free plan and trial credits.
- 7
Northflank
Free plan APILinuxMac+3Northflank offers managed Kubernetes and multiple deployment paths, with tools for automation and integrations across development workflows.
- 8
Railway
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Railway brings deployment, infrastructure, observability and environment workflows together, with multiple deployment sources and database templates.
- 9
Google App Engine
Free plan APIWeb - 10
Koyeb
Free plan APIWeb - 11
Azure App Service
Free plan LinuxWebWindows - 12
Render
Free plan APIWebRender brings application, website, database, and workflow deployment options together with several runtimes and infrastructure tools.
- 13
Canine
Free plan LinuxMacWeb - 14
Cloud.gov
Free plan LinuxWeb - 15
Deploys.app
Free plan LinuxWeb - 16
Engine Yard Cloud
Free trial APILinuxWeb - 17
Fly.io
Free trial APILinuxWebFly.io offers application compute alongside managed Postgres and persistent environments for agent workloads.
- 18
Kubero
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1 - 19
Red Hat OpenShift Pipelines
Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1OpenShift Pipelines is designed for CI/CD workflows within OpenShift, with Tekton-based definitions and console management.
- 20
SAP Business Technology Platform
Free plan Web - 21
Oracle Visual Builder
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+4Oracle Visual Builder combines visual app creation with code customization, Oracle Cloud extensions, and managed hosting. Consider the paid model and unspecified plan prices when evaluating it.
- 22
Peon
Free plan Web - 23
Tako
Free plan LinuxMac - 24
Heroku
Paid APIWeb - 25
Slasha
Paid LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free plans, paid starting prices, deployment methods, runtime support, autoscaling, deployment regions, managed databases, and custom domains. Check trial limits and open-source licences before choosing.
Questions
Which PaaS tools have a free plan?
Examples with a listed free plan include AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service, Canine, CapRover, Cloud Foundry, Cloud.gov, Coolify, Deploys.app, and Dokku.
Which PaaS tools list a paid starting price?
Listed starting prices include Coolify at $5/mo, DigitalOcean Kubernetes at $12/mo, Canine at $20/mo, Cloud.gov at $30,000/yr, and Engine Yard Cloud at $270/mo.
Is open-source PaaS software available?
Yes. Cloud Foundry is listed as open source. Check the licence for any tool you may need to read, modify, or host yourself.
Do any listed platforms offer a free trial?
Engine Yard Cloud lists a 7-day trial. Trial terms can differ from free-plan terms, so check the conditions before signing up.
Which deployment platforms support self-hosting?
Self-hosted platforms are included in this category. Compare deployment methods and runtime support to confirm that a specific tool fits your setup.