Node Chef 256 MB, 1 CPU, $ 29.00/mo. on Linux/Windows Cloud

App memory: 256 MB
App instances: 2
DB Engine: MongoDB
DB memory: 100 MB
DB storage: 1 GB
Redis cache: 0 MB

Bandwidth: Unmetered
NodeChef – Developer-Centric Cloud Hosting Built for Performance and Control
NodeChef provides high-availability, container-based cloud hosting designed for developers who need simplicity, flexibility, and power. Their platform is optimized for building modern applications with minimal overhead—offering a full suite of features backed by a solid architecture and real-time performance monitoring.

Their App Hosting plans start with 128 MB of memory and one containerized app instance, ideal for lightweight applications. This base setup includes 100 MB of MongoDB database memory, 1 GB of storage, and unmetered bandwidth, with optional Redis caching and vertical scaling available.

Core Infrastructure Features
NodeChef’s infrastructure is built on bare-metal SSD servers, monitored 24/7, and supports:
99.9% Uptime SLA with automatic failover and rolling deployments
Elastic load balancing with rule-based auto-scaling and health checks
Multi-domain SSL (Let’s Encrypt) provided free of charge
GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket integration for seamless CI/CD workflows
Dockerfile and Buildpack deployments
IPv6 and WebSocket support
Real-time app metrics (CPU, RAM, latency, connections)
Automatic email alerts on container state changes

Developers benefit from zero-downtime vertical scaling, instant 1-click deployments, and full application and HTTP log access. The platform is especially well-suited for dynamic, scaling apps thanks to intelligent resource management and team collaboration tools.

Dedicated Databases with High Availability
For data-intensive projects, NodeChef offers high-performance database hosting that runs on dedicated containers with SSD storage and up to 8 CPUs. Their database service includes:

Replication and auto-failover
Root access with support for staging and development databases
Continuous backups with point-in-time restore
Slow query analysis, index suggestions, and automated indexing (MongoDB)
Secure data migration with zero downtime
Forking and cloning databases and collections
Storage across three continents for added durability

Databases come with SSL support, IP whitelisting, and authentication enabled by default. Snapshot archives can be stored in a personal S3 bucket, giving users full control over backup storage.

Monitoring and Performance Insight
NodeChef provides real-time metrics for app containers and databases, including specialized tracking for Meteor.js performance, allowing developers to trace publications and methods instantly. Monitoring packages include:

Solo: 1 host, 3-day data retention – $10/month
Standard: Unlimited hosts, 7-day retention – $50/month
Business: Unlimited hosts, 30-day retention – $100/month

Global Support Options
Support tiers are designed to accommodate a range of needs:
Standard (Free): Business-hour support, 1+ day response, forum access
Developer ($300/month): 24x7 support, 4-hour SLA, phone support, 5 cases/month
Enterprise ($1000/month): 24x7 priority support, 1-hour SLA, unlimited support cases

All plans offer access to architectural reviews and emergency contact where required.

Billing and Account Management
NodeChef uses a prepaid credit system. When a developer provisions their first container, their card is charged an amount equal to the projected monthly cost, which becomes credit on the account. Containers are billed hourly, and new containers or scaling actions adjust the credit balance dynamically.

Stopped containers continue to incur charges unless manually destroyed.
No refunds are provided under standard policy, though users can submit tickets in special cases.
Payments are accepted via credit card and PayPal, with payment required before provisioning.

Built for Serious Builders
With infrastructure spanning data centers in US East and Central Canada, and backed by a track record of reliability, NodeChef provides a scalable, developer-first environment that removes the complexity from app deployment and database management.

Whether deploying a lightweight web app or managing complex microservices with continuous scaling and real-time analytics, NodeChef is tailored to developers who value performance, precision, and operational control.