Which is cheaper, Encore or Koyeb?

Koyeb is 1.7x cheaper than Encore. Encore starts at $0/mo, Koyeb starts at $29/mo.

Does Encore have a free tier?

Yes, Encore offers a free tier with devEnvironments: 2, tracingEventsPerMonth: 1000000, logRetentionDays: 7, concurrentBuilds: 1.

Encore has significant switching cost. Koyeb has moderate switching cost. Koyeb is easier to switch away from.

Hosting

Encore

Backend development platform with type-safe infrastructure, automatic cloud provisioning, and distributed tracing

Switching Cost: significant

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 Encore — expect around a 1.7x higher bill compared to Koyeb.

Startups take note: Encore provides a free tier, while Koyeb requires payment from day one.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Encore's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Encore's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Price Difference

1.7x

Koyeb is cheaper by $20/mo

Free Tier

Encore

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Koyeb

Lower switching costs for easier migration