Node Chef 128 MB, 1 CPU, $ 9.00/mo. on Linux/Windows Cloud


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Node Chef
204-610 Washmill Lake Drive
Halifax , NS B3S0C2
CA
  • 💡 Plan Name: 128 MB, 1 CPU (sku #p94459)
  • 🔧 Category: Cloud / Linux/Windows
  • 💰 Price:$ 9.00/mo.
  • 💿 Disk Space: 1 GB
  • 📶 Traffic bandwidth: unmetered
  • 💲 Setup Fee: free
💪 CPU/Cores :1 CPU
🔋 RAM :128 MB
🔌 Hosted domains :unlimited
🆓 free domains :0
📌 Dedicated IPs :0
💳 Payment Methods :Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsPayPal
🔨 Control Panel :[In-house]
🔧 Category :Backup
✍️ Support Options :EmailHelp DeskForum
🌏 Server Locations :Australia France Singapore United States
Targeting :CA
💰 Money-back guarantee :0 days
🚀 Uptime :99.9 %
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*📜 Plan description

App memory: 128 MB
App instances: 1
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.

MongoDB Hosting
RAM autoscales 100 MB for every 1 GB of storage and runs on bare metal with local SSD. NodeChef supports both the WiredTiger and RocksDB storage engine.

PostgreSQL Hosting
RAM autoscales 100 MB for every 1 GB of storage and runs on bare metal with local SSD.

MySQL Hosting
RAM autoscales 100 MB for every 1 GB of storage and runs on bare metal with local SSD.

Redis Hosting
RAM autoscales at increments of 128 MB and runs on bare metal with optional persistance.

📄 Editorial Review

Review of NodeChef – A Developer-Centric Platform for Scalable App Deployment


NodeChef is a cloud platform that caters to developers seeking a more controlled and integrated way to deploy, manage, and scale their applications. Founded in 2016 and operating out of Toronto and Halifax, the company has steadily built a reputation for simplifying the backend complexity traditionally associated with cloud infrastructure.

Streamlined Infrastructure with Docker Containers


NodeChef’s approach to infrastructure is both modern and efficient. By leveraging Docker containers on bare metal servers, it provides a blend of speed, stability, and resource efficiency. Developers can configure managed container clusters, adjust memory and storage settings, and define auto-scaling rules — all without the hassle of managing physical servers or complex orchestration manually.
The use of containers also makes the platform inherently flexible, particularly for developers working in multi-language environments.

Wide Language and Database Support


NodeChef stands out with its multi-language support, enabling deployments in Node.js, Python, PHP, Java, Go, Ruby, Elixir, and .NET Core. This variety allows teams to work across different technologies within a single environment, which is especially useful for agencies or product companies supporting multiple stacks.
On the data side, NodeChef offers dedicated databases including MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL with SSD storage and guaranteed performance. Features such as automatic backups, point-in-time recovery, and high availability add peace of mind for mission-critical applications. The addition of index suggestions and background indexing for MongoDB is a particularly developer-friendly enhancement not commonly seen in similar platforms.

S3-Compatible Object Storage


NodeChef includes S3-compatible object storage, backed by SSDs, which integrates easily with existing workflows using AWS SDKs. The compatibility offers flexibility without vendor lock-in, which is increasingly important for developers aiming to future-proof their infrastructure choices.

Performance and Monitoring Tools Built-In


One of the platform’s strengths is its application performance monitoring (APM). NodeChef tracks key metrics such as CPU load, memory usage, request rates, and latency, and allows developers to set up scaling triggers based on this data. This type of real-time insight is critical for keeping applications both responsive and cost-effective under fluctuating loads.
Additionally, the platform supports rolling updates, meaning changes can be deployed without downtime — a significant feature for applications with active user bases.

Unified, Managed Platform


NodeChef presents itself as a one-stop platform where both applications and databases live within the same ecosystem. For many development teams, this integration reduces reliance on third-party services and simplifies deployment pipelines. It’s not just about convenience — having a unified stack often results in better performance tuning and easier troubleshooting.
At a starting price of $9/month, the offering is competitively positioned, especially for developers looking to move beyond shared hosting or DIY infrastructure setups.

👪 Most Recent Customer Reviews

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⏳ Time Hosted: under 1 month
Global rating
😠 1-Star Review – NodeChef (FastAPI Deployment)
Title: Deceptive UX, zero support, and no way to delete apps — avoid.

I’m a developer who paid for NodeChef expecting basic reliability. What I got was:

A deployment system that silently fails unless you build your app around its quirks.

Support that doesn’t reply — not to pre-sales questions, not to active issues. I waited over 13 hours before giving up and rewriting my app for another host.

No delete button. Seriously. You can create apps, pay for them, and stop them — but not delete them. The UI just doesn’t include that feature. Their support articles link to 404s.

Broken billing transparency. You have to cancel billing manually or they keep charging, even for stopped containers.

And a final insult: “Deployment completed” messages for apps that never started and were never listed.

NodeChef might work if you're deploying a vanilla Node app and never touch it again. But for anything else? Use Render, Railway, or even a cheap VPS. They’ll actually respond to support requests, and they won’t gaslight you into thinking your container “deployed successfully” while it’s dead in the logs.

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