# Best Platforms to Host Python Apps (for free!!)

## Summary

### **Summary of the Video:**  

**Title:** *14 Free & Paid Options to Host Python Scripts & Apps*  
**Presenter:** Patrick (Python & Machine Learning Content Creator)  

#### **Introduction:**  
With Heroku discontinuing its free tier, Patrick explores 14 alternative platforms for hosting Python scripts and apps. These options are divided into three categories:  

1. **One-Click Cloud/Infrastructure Platforms (PaaS)** – Easy deployment solutions.  
2. **Cloud Servers (VPS/Linux Machines)** – For those who prefer private server control.  
3. **Hidden Gems** – Lesser-known but useful hosting methods.  

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### **1. One-Click Cloud Platforms (PaaS)**  

1. **Render** ([render.com](https://render.com))  
   - Supports Flask, Django, static sites, Docker, and databases.  
   - Free tier available; paid plans start at **$7/month**.  

2. **Deta** ([deta.sh](https://deta.sh))  
   - Free forever (no monetization plans yet).  
   - Uses a CLI for deployment (`deta new`).  
   - Officially recommended for **FastAPI** deployments.  

3. **PythonAnywhere** ([pythonanywhere.com](https://pythonanywhere.com))  
   - Reliable, though not visually modern.  
   - Free tier includes one web app (subdomain).  
   - Paid plans start at **$5/month**.  

4. **Railway** ([railway.app](https://railway.app))  
   - Free startup plan (no credit card required).  
   - Templates for FastAPI, Django, and more.  
   - Developer plan starts under **$5/month**.  

5. **Heroku** ([heroku.com](https://heroku.com))  
   - No longer free, but still a solid PaaS option.  
   - Recently had a security breach (check blog post in description).  

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### **2. Cloud Servers (VPS & Linux Machines)**  

1. **Hetzner** – Reliable German-based hosting.  
2. **DigitalOcean** & **Linode** – Similar pricing, good for VPS.  
3. **AWS** – Complex but powerful; includes a free tier.  
4. **Google Cloud** – Offers **$300 free credits** for new users.  

*(Patrick suggests a future comparison video if requested.)*  

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### **3. Hidden Gems (Unconventional Hosting)**  

1. **Replit** ([replit.com](https://replit.com))  
   - Online IDE with free public projects.  
   - **$7/month "Hacker Plan"** adds private repos and "Always-On" hosting.  

2. **GitHub Actions**  
   - Free for scheduled Python scripts (not persistent apps).  
   - Uses cron jobs; Patrick provides a **starter template**.  

3. **Hugging Face Spaces** ([huggingface.co/spaces](https://huggingface.co/spaces))  
   - Designed for ML demos (works with **Gradio & Streamlit**).  
   - Free hosting for interactive apps.  

4. **Streamlit Cloud** ([streamlit.io](https://streamlit.io))  
   - Free hosting for Streamlit apps (official solution).  

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### **Final Thoughts:**  
Patrick encourages viewers to share additional hosting options in the comments. He hopes this guide helps Python developers find the right platform for their needs.  

**Ending:** *"Hope to see you in the next video! Bye!"*  

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**Note:** All links and pricing are based on the transcript. For the latest updates, viewers should check the respective platforms.

## Details

- Duration: 9m 50s
- URL: [Best Platforms to Host Python Apps (for free!!)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwvAMkH9tTU&ab_channel=PatrickLoeber)

## Tags
- PythonHosting
- FreeHosting
- CloudPlatforms
- PythonDeployment
- PaaS
- VPSHosting
- DeveloperTools
- WebAppHosting
- YouTube
- Video
- server,python