Free-for-dev
by ripienaar
Curated Free Tier Cloud Services for Budget-Conscious Devs
Comprehensive directory of cloud platforms offering generous free tiers, helping developers build and deploy without upfront infrastructure costs.
- 117,448+ GitHub stars
- Built with HTML
- Comprehensive catalog of 500+ services across hosting, databases, APIs, and development tools
About This Project
This extensively curated repository serves as a developer's treasure map to hundreds of cloud services with substantial free tiers. Whether you're bootstrapping a startup, learning new technologies, or building side projects, this collection eliminates the barrier of infrastructure costs by cataloging platforms that offer genuine value without requiring a credit card upfront.
The list spans across multiple categories including hosting platforms, databases, CI/CD tools, monitoring services, email providers, and authentication systems. Each entry is carefully vetted to ensure the free tier provides meaningful usage limits rather than just trial periods, making it invaluable for long-term project development and experimentation.
With over 117,000 stars from the developer community, this resource has become the go-to reference for discovering cost-effective alternatives to expensive enterprise solutions. The HTML-based format ensures easy navigation and quick reference, while community contributions keep the list current as new services emerge and existing offerings evolve.
Perfect for DevOps engineers exploring infrastructure options, indie hackers validating ideas, or students learning cloud technologies, this repository democratizes access to professional-grade tools that were once only available to well-funded teams.
Key Features
- Comprehensive catalog of 500+ services across hosting, databases, APIs, and development tools
- Organized by category for quick discovery of specific service types
- Community-maintained with regular updates reflecting current free tier offerings
- Focus on permanent free tiers rather than limited-time trials
- Direct links to each service with clear indication of free tier limitations
How You Can Use It
Bootstrapping startups with zero infrastructure budget by leveraging free cloud services
Building and deploying personal portfolios or side projects without monthly hosting fees
Learning cloud technologies and DevOps practices through hands-on experimentation
Comparing service offerings before committing to paid plans for production workloads
Setting up complete CI/CD pipelines using free tier tools for small to medium projects
Who Is This For?
Indie developers, startup founders, DevOps engineers, students, and budget-conscious teams seeking cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions