Platform.sh →
Simpler Deploys, Same EU Compliance
Platform.sh (Upsun) is EU-based and enterprise-grade. But at €30-60+/mo minimum, it's not built for indie developers. Runsite is.
// comparison
Runsite vs Platform.sh
Side-by-side. No marketing fluff — just facts.
| Feature | Runsite | Platform.sh |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Cost | €5/mo | ~€30-60+/mo (project fee + compute) |
| Free Tier | ✓ Permanent, no credit card | ✗ 15-day trial only |
| Pricing Model | ✓ Fixed plans | Per-hour compute + disk + backup fees |
| EU Entity | ✓ EU-registered | ✓ French company (SAS) |
| GDPR Compliance | ✓ Full compliance | ✓ Full compliance |
| Multi-Environment | Coming soon | ✓ Git branch = environment |
| Configuration | ✓ Zero-config or Dockerfile | Platform-specific YAML |
| Spending Limits | ✓ Hard cap + Telegram alerts | ✗ Usage-based billing |
// in-depth comparison
Platform.sh vs Runsite: What You Need to Know
Platform.sh (now rebranding as Upsun) is one of the few PaaS providers that is genuinely European — a French SAS company with EU data centers and real GDPR compliance. The git-branch-to-environment workflow is elegant, multi-app support is mature, and the infrastructure cloning feature is unique in the industry.
The barrier is pricing. A simple application on Platform.sh costs €30-60+/month between the project fee and compute charges. The 15-day trial is too short for serious evaluation, and the configuration requires platform-specific YAML files that do not port to other providers. Runsite shares the EU compliance story — also an EU entity with EU-only data centers — but at a 10x lower entry point (€5/mo) with a permanent free tier and zero-config or Dockerfile-based deploys.
Developers who appreciate Platform.sh's EU credentials but find the pricing prohibitive for side projects, MVPs, or early-stage startups will find Runsite offers the same jurisdictional guarantees at a fraction of the cost, with simpler configuration.
// why switch
Built for European Developers
Everything you need, nothing you don't. Hosted where your users are.
10x Cheaper Entry Point
Platform.sh/Upsun charges €9/project + compute fees. A simple app costs €30-60+/mo. Runsite starts at €5/mo.
Permanent Free Tier
Platform.sh offers a 15-day trial. Runsite gives you a permanent free tier — no credit card, no expiry.
Zero-Config Deploys
Platform.sh requires platform-specific YAML files. Runsite auto-detects your stack or uses your Dockerfile.
// platform.sh problems → runsite solutions
Sound Familiar?
Every Platform.sh frustration, solved.
Platform.sh problem
"€30+/mo for a simple app"
Platform.sh/Upsun charges a project fee plus per-hour compute, disk, and backup costs. Even small apps are expensive.
Runsite solution
€5/mo, all included
Web service with compute, SSL, and monitoring for €5/mo. Add PostgreSQL for €5/mo. No hidden fees.
Platform.sh problem
"15-day trial is not enough"
Platform.sh gives you 15 days to evaluate. After that, you're on usage-based billing with no free option.
Runsite solution
Free tier forever
Prototype and test as long as you need. No countdown, no credit card, no pressure to convert.
Platform.sh problem
"Platform YAML config is verbose"
Platform.sh requires .platform.app.yaml, services.yaml, and routes.yaml with platform-specific syntax.
Runsite solution
Push code, we figure it out
Runsite auto-detects your stack. Or bring a Dockerfile — standard tools, no proprietary config.
// getting started
Deploy in 3 Steps
From git push to live — in under 2 minutes.
curl -fsSL https://runsite.app/install | sh runsite init --from github runsite deploy --region eu-central EU Hosting Without Enterprise Pricing
Same EU compliance. A fraction of the cost.
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