Side by side
Kovra vs sh0
Both stand on preview environment software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Choose Kovra if you want managed deployment for containerized workloads, PostgreSQL, and repository-based builds, with a free Hobby tier to start. Look elsewhere if you need managed Redis, MongoDB, or MySQL now, or expect Hobby outbound traffic to exceed 50 GB monthly.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
sh0 combines deployment tooling, previews, monitoring, and backups in a self-hosted platform. The one-stack Free limit and listed system requirements are worth considering when choosing a plan.
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| Kovra | sh0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kovra.dev | sh0.dev |
| On preview environment software | #11 of 38 | #15 of 38 |
Kovra: what it does well
- Deploys from GitHub and GitLab repositories.
- Runs web apps, APIs, workers, cron jobs, and GPU workloads.
- Free Hobby plan includes managed PostgreSQL.
- Lists five regions across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania.
- Standard containers support portability across container environments.
What to know first
- Hobby outbound traffic pauses after its 50 GB monthly egress cap.
- Managed Redis, MongoDB, and MySQL are roadmap items.
- Developer internet egress costs $0.20/GB.
sh0: what it does well
- Includes 170 one-click templates
- Supports pull-request preview environments
- Offers over 180 REST API endpoints
- All plans list unlimited apps and deployments
- Supports multiple Git providers
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one stack
- Paid plans start at $19 a month
- Minimum requirements include 1 vCPU and 1 GB RAM