CodeHost review
A managed cloud host for open-source apps, starting at $4 per app monthly.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
CodeHost is a cloud-hosted service for deploying open-source applications without managing servers or infrastructure. Developers and teams running tools such as databases, analytics, content management systems, or automation apps can choose from a catalog of 200+ apps, select per-app resources, and deploy with one click. It is a fit for people who want managed operations around open-source software; it is not for buyers whose requirement is to host the application themselves.
Pricing is per app per month, with Small at $4 on monthly billing or $5 per month billed annually. Small includes 1 vCPU, 2 GB RAM, 20 GB SSD storage, free SSL and a custom domain, automatic OS and app patching, and daily backups. Medium costs $16 monthly or $20 per month billed annually, and raises the allocation to 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, and 80 GB SSD storage; it also adds auto-scaling under load, staging environments, and priority support. Large is $40 monthly or $50 per month billed annually, with 8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 160 GB SSD storage, dedicated resources, dedicated support and onboarding, and a 99.99% uptime SLA. A 3-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.
The key trade-off is managed convenience versus hosting control. Patching and deployment rollback reduce routine maintenance, while data and configuration export provide a way to take app information out. Auto-scaling is limited to Medium and Large, and the stronger resource allocation and support options require those higher per-app fees. Choose CodeHost when one-click deployment, managed patching, and backups matter more than controlling the hosting environment. Look elsewhere if self-hosting is essential or if a free ongoing plan is a requirement.
CodeHost pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Catalog of 200+ open-source apps with one-click deployment
- Automatic OS and app patching, plus backups on Small
- Rollback and export for app data and configuration
- Where it doesn't
- Cloud hosting, not self-hosted deployment
- No free plan; trial lasts 3 days
- Auto-scaling and staging environments start at Medium
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