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Open Source App Hosting
Run the finest Open Source apps from just $1.80/month.
Start free with $5 welcome credit 🤗
Fully managed, continuously updated
No subscription, flexible hourly billing
EU and US locations available
No tracking, no ads, no snooping
Use your own domain
Featured apps
A fast, privacy-focused app for managing your finances. Includes seamless bank and device sync, end-to-end encryption, and more. Learn more
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A workflow automation tool to connect apps and services through a visual, node-based editor. Build AI agents, add custom code and tap into hundreds of integrations. Learn more
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A Google Photos alternative to manage and share your photos and videos. Comes with its own mobile app, as well as AI and search features. Learn more
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Free and open source blogging platform, designed to simplify the process of online publishing. Includes Tinybird Analytics. Learn more

Run Your Own From $3.28/month
Why run your apps on PikaPods?
No subscription, hourly billing
Pay only for the hours your apps run. No contracts, delete anytime.
Your data stays private
We only sell hosting, never your data. No ads, no profiling.
Simple interface
We manage all configurations, databases and updates in the background.
Supports open source developers
20% revenue share with project authors where possible.
Secure by design
Isolated containers, encrypted connections, and built-in firewall.
No vendor lock-in
Download your data anytime via SFTP. Move to another host if you prefer.
Control and simplicity
PikaPods combines the privacy of running your own server with the convenience of commercial cloud services.
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| PikaPods | Ad-supported Cloud Service (e.g. Google Photos) | Own Server | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy setup, no tech skills needed | |||
| Your data stays private | |||
| No vendor lock-in | |||
| Automatic updates & maintenance | |||
| Backups to your own storage | |||
| Supports open source developers | (marked ) | - |
Manage all your apps in one place
A simple interface to manage your apps. Adjust available resources or use your own domain.
Pricing & FAQ
No subscription. Prepaid credit, billed by the hour.
CPU Cores
Memory (GB)
Storage (GB)
Monthly Cost: $1.80
Prices apply to new pods, are in USD and exclusive of VAT. For European consumers VAT will be added during checkout.
