Thunder
Thunder: An AWS-focused PaaS with a free plan and hosted or self-hosted deployment options. Ranked #24 of 43 in Platform as a Service by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams deploying directly into AWS accounts.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams deploying directly into AWS accounts
- Free planYes
- Paid from$19/user/mo
- AutoscalingYes
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Deploy static sites, serverless functions, and containerized services to AWS
- GitHub-connected builds and zero-downtime deployments
- Web console, CLI, AWS CDK, and self-hosting options
Where it doesn't
- AWS-specific scope may not suit teams targeting other cloud providers
- Team starts at $19 per user per month, separate from AWS infrastructure charges
- Solo is limited to one AWS account
Our verdict on Thunder
Thunder is an open-source platform as a service for deploying applications directly into AWS accounts. It suits teams that want to deploy static sites, serverless functions, or containerized web services using AWS infrastructure rather than hand off hosting to a separate cloud platform. It is available as a hosted service or can be self-hosted, with both a web console and CLI workflows. Its AWS focus makes it a closer fit for teams already organizing deployment around AWS than for those seeking a cloud-neutral PaaS.
The deployment options cover several common application shapes: static sites use S3 and CloudFront, serverless functions use Lambda and API Gateway, and containerized web services use Fargate and Application Load Balancer. Thunder also offers automatic framework detection, GitHub-connected automated deployments, automatic builds, and zero-downtime deployments. Built-in CI/CD uses CodePipeline and CodeBuild, and infrastructure can be defined with AWS CDK. This range is useful if a team wants one deployment workflow across these AWS services; teams that need deployment across multiple cloud providers should look elsewhere.
Pricing begins with Solo at $0 per month, including one AWS account, unlimited apps, and community support. Team costs $19 per user per month and adds unlimited AWS accounts, team collaboration, and priority support. Enterprise lists everything unlocked, dedicated support, and an on-premise option, without a published price in the plan details. Thunder's platform fee is separate from AWS infrastructure usage, which AWS bills directly. Solo is a practical starting point for an individual or small project, while teams should weigh per-user fees alongside their AWS bill. Choose Thunder for AWS-centered deployments; consider an alternative if broad cloud-provider coverage is a requirement.
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Thunder fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $19/user/mo |
| Managed databases | Not verified |
| Autoscaling | Yes |
| Private networking | Not verified |
| Preview environments | Not verified |
| Deployment regions | Not verified |
| Container deployments | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: AWS, GitHub, Amazon S3, Amazon CloudFront, AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | thunder.so |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Thunder integrations
Thunder lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- AWS
- GitHub
- Amazon S3
- Amazon CloudFront
- AWS Lambda
- Amazon API Gateway
- AWS Fargate
- Application Load Balancer
- AWS CodePipeline
- AWS CodeBuild
- AWS CDK
Alternatives to Thunder
- Azure App ServiceA broad Azure hosting service, with free shared compute and paid dedicated options.9.3
- Google App EngineManaged Google Cloud hosting with autoscaling, versioning, and usage-based pricing.9.2
- HerokuA mature managed PaaS with flexible deployment workflows, but no free plan.9.1
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