Quick Verdict
Choose Render if:
You need full-stack apps or apis
Choose Vultr if:
You need global apps or game servers
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Render | Vultr |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $2.5/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Render
Pros
- Heroku alternative
- Simple pricing
- Good free tier
- Easy to use
Cons
- Cold starts on free
- Limited regions
- Fewer features than big clouds
Vultr
Pros
- 32+ locations
- Hourly billing
- Bare metal option
- Fast deployment
Cons
- Basic control panel
- Limited managed services
- Support can be slow