Which is cheaper, Aptible or Koyeb?

Koyeb is 17.2x cheaper than Aptible. Aptible starts at $0/mo, Koyeb starts at $29/mo.

Does Aptible have a free tier?

Yes, Aptible offers a free tier with .

Aptible has moderate switching cost. Koyeb has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Hosting

Aptible

HIPAA/SOC2-compliant PaaS for deploying containers, databases, and managed infrastructure

Switching Cost: moderate

Koyeb

← More affordable

Serverless platform for deploying full-stack apps globally with scale-to-zero, GPU support, and managed Postgres

Switching Cost: moderate

You're paying a premium for Aptible — expect around a 17.2x higher bill compared to Koyeb.

For experimentation and testing, Aptible wins with its free tier option — something Koyeb doesn't offer.

Their pricing models diverge: Aptible uses usage-based, while Koyeb operates on a hybrid basis.

If budget is your primary constraint, Koyeb is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Koyeb is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

17.2x

Koyeb is cheaper by $470/mo

Free Tier

Aptible

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies