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Cloud Hosting Comparison — Not Sold on Code Capsules?

See how we stack up against the alternatives. We built Code Capsules to be the sweet spot between full control and zero hassle.

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More flexibility and predictable pricing without vendor lock-in.

Full-stack support beyond just frontend — backend, databases, and Docker.

Edge infrastructure, multi-service orchestration, and enterprise features.

Feature	Code Capsules	PaaS Netlify, Heroku, Vercel	IaaS AWS, Azure, GCP
Full Stack Support	Frontend, backend, & database in one platform	Usually frontend-only or backend-only	Requires manual setup for each layer
Developer Experience	Optimised for speed and simplicity	Good for specific use cases	Steep learning curve
Custom Environments	Flexible Docker-based capsules	Limited runtime options	Full control, full responsibility
Multi-Service Architecture	Built-in service orchestration	Limited or requires workarounds	Manual container orchestration
Setup Time	Minutes	Minutes to hours	Hours to days
Scalability	Auto-scaling per capsule	Platform-dependent limits	Unlimited but self-managed
Vendor Lock-in	Low — standard containers	High — proprietary runtimes	Medium — cloud-specific services
Enterprise Readiness	Teams, roles, audit logs	Varies by provider	Comprehensive but complex
Cost Transparency	Predictable per-capsule pricing	Usage-based surprises	Complex billing, hidden costs
Geographic Deployment	Edge infrastructure incl. Africa	Limited regions	Global but self-configured

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