Ask HN: Best place to host a Node.js App in 2026

3 points by chbkall 3mo ago ↗ HN

I want to host the backend api and database of a small community app I have designed for our small not-for-profit collective. The app will have at most 200-400 users. What is the cheapest way to host in 2026. Are there any generous free tiers available?

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[dead] cranberryturkey 3mo ago ↗

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supernes 3mo ago ↗

If your API can run on the edge, you can get a database, function calling and user auth on Supabase's free tier. For a full Node.js runtime, Vercel's free tier is still a good option (if you don't need observability), again paired with Supabase for data.

If you can stretch "free" to "under €100 per year", then a cloud server from e.g. Hetzner will give you full control on a budget.

mmarian 3mo ago ↗

Cloudflare for serverless. Or Hetzner for VPS.