TinyPod vs Elestio
Affordable flat-rate vs premium managed hosting
Both TinyPod and Elestio offer managed open-source app hosting. TinyPod focuses on simplicity at $5/server/mo, while Elestio offers per-service pricing with more cloud provider options.
| Feature | TinyPod | Elestio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $5/server/mo flat | Per-service (from $12+/mo) |
| Apps per server | Unlimited | Priced individually |
| App catalog | 200+ | 350+ |
| BYOVPS | Yes | No |
| Cloud providers | Hetzner (or BYOVPS) | AWS, GCP, Azure, Hetzner, etc. |
| Auto backups | Daily to R2 | Daily |
| Docker Compose | Yes | Limited |
| GitHub deploy | Yes | Yes |
| SSL | Automatic | Automatic |
| Free trial | 3 days | 6 days |
Why choose TinyPod
- $5/server flat — unlimited apps
- No per-service billing
- BYOVPS support
- Docker Compose and GitHub deploy
- 170+ multi-container templates
Why choose Elestio
- More cloud providers to choose from
- Managed databases
- CI/CD pipelines
- Team management
- Migration assistance
The verdict
Choose TinyPod for affordable flat-rate pricing with unlimited apps per server. Choose Elestio if you need multi-cloud deployment or managed database services.