Stormkit
Frontend hosting and deployment platform with git-based deploys, custom domains, automatic TLS, and a self-hostable option for no vendor lock-in.
Use Cases
Free Tier
$0 Cloud plan with unlimited usage, custom domains, auto TLS, community support (free self-hosted seat included)
How to Maximize the Free Tier
Stormkit's free Cloud plan advertises unlimited usage — keep an eye on the dashboard for any future rate-limit changes, and note that analytics and audit logs are Premium-only. Use the free self-hosted seat if you already run a cheap VPS: you get the same deploy experience on your own infrastructure and can scale without ever touching a paid plan. For the Cloud tier, connect your repo, pick a framework preset to get optimized builds, and add custom domains with auto TLS for free. Combine Stormkit with a free CDN like Cloudflare for caching static assets, and pair it with a free backend (Supabase or Neon) for full-stack side projects.
Getting Started
Sign up at app.stormkit.io → connect a GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket repo → pick your framework preset (Next.js, Nuxt, Astro, etc.) → set build command and output dir → deploy → add a custom domain in app settings (auto TLS).
Pros
- No vendor lock-in: Self-hostable on your own cloud — export data and deploy anywhere, unlike closed PaaS platforms
- Free tier generosity: $0 Cloud plan with unlimited usage and a free self-hosted seat, no credit card required
- Git-based deploys: Automatic deployments on push with unique URLs per deployment, previews, and instant rollbacks
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem: Younger community and fewer tutorials compared to Vercel or Netlify
- Premium features gated: Analytics, audit logs, teams, and approval mode require the $20/mo Premium plan
- Support tier: Free plan gets community support only — no guaranteed response times