Gigalixir PHP Hosting
Gigalixir PHP Hosting: Symfony-focused PaaS hosting with Git deployment, queues, staging, and a free tier. Ranked #1 of 23 in Symfony Hosting by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget-conscious Symfony teams.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forBudget-conscious Symfony teams
- Free planYes
- Paid from$10/mo
- Queue workersYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automatic Composer installation with Nginx and PHP-FPM
- Persistent queue workers, Symfony console, and PHP CLI commands
- Free tier includes PostgreSQL, SSL, and zero-downtime deploys
Where it doesn't
- Free Tier is limited to 1 app replica
- SSH and remote console access begin with Standard
- MySQL requires an external provider
Our verdict on Gigalixir PHP Hosting
Gigalixir PHP Hosting is a containerized PaaS for teams running Symfony or Laravel applications. Symfony projects can deploy through Git push, while the platform handles Composer installation and provides an Nginx plus PHP-FPM runtime. Its feature set suits developers who want managed infrastructure around application deployment, PostgreSQL, queue workers, environment variables, TLS certificates, and staging applications without assembling each service separately.
The pricing structure starts with a Free Tier at $0 per month. It includes 1 app replica, a Free Tier PostgreSQL database, custom domains and SSL, and zero-downtime deploys. Standard costs $10 per month for a 0.2 GB, 1-replica configuration, with resource-based and prorated usage. It adds SSH and remote console access, no 30-day inactivity sleeps, clustering and node discovery, plus a high-availability database and read replicas. Enterprise adds isolated clusters, dedicated ingress, static IPs, traffic isolation, priority support, and custom SLAs. The free option makes early Symfony deployments approachable, while Standard targets production workloads that need more operational access and database capacity.
Deployment and workflow support are a central strength. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and CircleCI can connect to the Git-based deployment model, and separate staging applications support a distinct pre-production environment. Procfile-defined persistent queue workers, Symfony console commands, PHP CLI commands, and environment variable configuration cover common Symfony operations. Managed PostgreSQL is built in, while MySQL is available through external providers. Gigalixir is a strong fit for Symfony teams prioritizing a low entry price and platform-managed deployment; teams needing SSH, clustering, or production-oriented database features should plan around Standard, while teams requiring isolated infrastructure and custom service commitments should consider Enterprise.
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Gigalixir PHP Hosting fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $10/mo |
| Queue workers | Yes |
| Composer support | Yes |
| SSH access | Yes |
| Staging environment | Yes |
| Deployment method | Git |
| Supported PHP versions | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, PostgreSQL, MySQL via external providers |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | gigalixir.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Gigalixir PHP Hosting integrations
Gigalixir PHP Hosting lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- CircleCI
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL via external providers
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