SA Developer Cloud

South African Developer Cloud Platform. Deploy however you built it.

Pre-configured container stacks, automatic branch preview URLs, automated SSL, persistent storage for any database, and fixed pricing in Rands on South African infrastructure.

SA infrastructureZAR billingNo cloud account needed

Run your own container Browse hosted apps

Hosted app stacks from R149/mo. Container hosting and agency staging also available.

Push a branch, get a live preview

$ git push origin feature-checkout-fix

▶ webhook received: feature-checkout-fix

▶ compiling Next.js staging node

▶ provisioning isolated preview container

✔ isolated preview live at https://feature-checkout-fix.kubeapps.co.za

Pick a Stack

Deploy your app in minutes, not a weekend of config.

Next.js, Node.js, Django, Laravel, FastAPI, ASP.NET, and more — pre-configured and ready to run. Every stack is a container underneath, so you're never locked into ours.

Next.js

Next.js Hosting

Host Next.js SSR, React frontends, and serverless-style API routes smoothly with automated edge optimization.

From R 149/mo (Builder plan)View app

ASP.NET

ASP.NET / .NET Core Hosting

Launch C# Web APIs and microservices instantly on isolated container infrastructure without complex cloud configurations.

From R 149/mo (Builder plan)View app

Laravel

Laravel Hosting

Run modern PHP 8.x and Laravel applications pre-configured for high-performance container orchestration.

From R 149/mo (Builder plan)View app

FastAPI

FastAPI Hosting

Deploy production-ready asynchronous Python services and AI wrapper endpoints instantly.

From R 149/mo (Builder plan)View app

Node.js

Node.js Hosting

Host Express, Fastify, and NestJS backends on an optimized event-driven V8 engine.

From R 149/mo (Builder plan)View app

Django

Django Hosting

Deploy Python Django architectures cleanly with pre-configured WSGI/ASGI server integration.

From R 149/mo (Builder plan)View app

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Or Bring Your Own

Already have a Dockerfile? Push it straight in.

Run your own Node.js, Angular, or any other app exactly as you built it — or deploy a database container like MongoDB, Postgres, or Redis with persistent storage. Fixed monthly pricing in ZAR, free to test for the first 24 hours.

24-hour free trialNo cloud account neededPayFast (ZAR)

Deploy a container in seconds

$ docker push registry.kubeapps.dev/app:1.0

$ kubeapps deploy app:1.0

▶ provisioning container…

✔ live at https://app.kubeapps.dev

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Everything you need to ship, without the cloud tax

The core platform capabilities every plan is built on.

Billing

Fixed ZAR pricing

No USD surprises and no metered surcharges. One flat monthly price per plan.

Security

Automated SSL

Every preview URL and custom domain gets HTTPS provisioned automatically — no manual certificates.

Storage

Run any database

Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, or anything else — deploy it as a container with persistent storage that survives restarts.

Workflow

Push a branch, get a live URL

Every branch push can provision its own isolated preview environment and database — see changes running before you merge.

Access

No cloud account needed

Skip the AWS, GCP, or Azure account setup entirely. Sign up and deploy in minutes.

Rollbacks

Roll back anytime

Point a deployment at any previous image tag and redeploy — no need to rebuild a broken release.

Uptime

Always-on, no idle sleep

No traffic-based cold starts. Your containers don't spin down after inactivity like typical free-tier PaaS platforms — they stay running as long as your plan is active.

Teams

No seat-based pricing

One flat price per plan — never billed per seat, per team member, or per developer, unlike platforms that scale cost with headcount.

Portability

No proprietary lock-in

Every hosted stack and container runs on standard, publicly available images — nothing proprietary tying your code to kubeapps.

Built for how you actually work

Whether you're delivering client work, shipping your own product, or just want it hosted for you.

For Solo Devs & Teams

Pre-configured app stacks, ready to run

Next.js, Node.js, Django, Laravel, FastAPI, ASP.NET, Mattermost
Fixed monthly pricing, no server management
Growing catalog of production-ready stacks

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For Developers

Deploy your own container, no cloud complexity

Push any public Docker image and go live
Free sandbox trial before you commit to a plan
Persistent storage for any database you choose

Explore container hosting

For Agencies

Ship client work without the ops overhead

Branch-based preview links for every commit
Flat R1,499/mo billing, not per-seat surprises
No more FTP, cPanel, or shared staging servers

See how agency staging works

How kubeapps compares

We're not trying to be the biggest cloud. Here's where we differ from SA app hosting platforms and the global platforms most SA teams have already tried.

Dimension	Global PaaS	SA App Hosting Platforms	kubeapps
Billing currency	Typically USD	ZAR	ZAR
Client preview environments	Manual or paid add-on	Branch deployments (higher-tier feature)	Isolated container + database per branch, own preview URL — included, not a paid add-on
Database	Managed Postgres (varies by provider)	Managed Postgres only	Any database via container + persistent storage — Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, whatever you run
SSL	Automated	Automated	Automated
Rollbacks	One-click	One-click	Update the image tag to any previous version and redeploy
Backups	Varies by provider	Automatic, tiered retention	Available on request
Hosted app stacks	Bring your own code only	WordPress	Next.js, Laravel, FastAPI, ASP.NET, Django, and more
SA data residency	Not the primary focus	Yes	Yes

Frequently asked questions

Where is kubeapps hosted?

On infrastructure based in South Africa, with ZAR billing across every plan.

Do I need a cloud account to get started?

No. Sign up directly with kubeapps and deploy without configuring a separate AWS, GCP, or Azure account.

Can I run any database?

Yes — deploy any container image (Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, and more) with persistent storage that survives restarts and redeploys.

Can I roll back a bad deploy?

Yes — update your container to any previous image tag and redeploy in seconds.

Do you offer backups?

Backups aren't automatic by default, but they're available on request — reach out and we'll set it up for your plan.

Do you offer automated staging for agencies?

Yes. Connect your repository and every branch push automatically provisions an isolated container and database with its own preview URL, ready for client review. Merge to production and the environment self-destructs.