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[H3] Streamline Your Workflow on the Gigalixir Platform
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[H3] All of Elixir
Distributed clustering, Remote Console, and production observer without extra configuration. We ensure the unique features that make Elixir great, like global cron jobs and Phoenix channels without Redis, work perfectly out of the box.
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[H3] No Limits
Handle over two million simultaneous Phoenix websocket connections on a single node without connection caps. Eliminate daily restarts that wipe your GenServer state or ETS cache, and maintain full control with complete SSH access to your environment.
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[H3] Save Money
Reduce your bill by replacing Redis, Sidekiq, and dedicated workers with Elixir’s native distributed async Tasks and Quantum cron jobs. We provide free TLS via Let’s Encrypt and run migrations as internal processes to save you from paying for unnecessary instances.
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[H3] Deploy Anything, Anywhere
Run your apps in AWS or GCP across US and Europe regions to keep latency low for your users and databases. While built for Elixir, we auto-detect buildpacks for Ruby, Node.js, Python, Go, and more. If it has a buildpack, it runs here.
[H2] Infrastructure for teams who value precision, uptime, and deliberate scaling over commodity hosting.
[H2] Real-Time Visibility & Control
Stop guessing what is happening in production. Gigalixir provides native access to Elixir's most powerful debugging and monitoring tools directly on your live nodes, with no extra configuration required.Remote Observer: Get a built-in GUI to monitor and inspect your production nodes in real-time.Remote Console: Directly debug your live node and run one-off maintenance tasks with ease.Full SSH Access: Maintain complete control over your environment with unrestricted SSH access.
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[H3] Choose Your Cloud
Run your application on AWS or GCP with support for regions in the US and Europe. Keep latency low by placing your app nodes right next to your existing databases or your global customer base.
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[H3] Deploy Any Application
While built for Elixir, we provide high-performance hosting for Ruby, Node.js, Python, Java, Go, and more. If your app uses an industry-standard buildpack and a Procfile, it runs here with zero modifications.
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[H3] Full Mix & Release Support
We fully support Mix Mode and Elixir Releases, giving you total control over your build process. Use Procfiles to run any custom command you like, ensuring your services communicate exactly how you intended.
[H2] Infrastructure Efficiency
Lower your monthly bill by eliminating unnecessary add-ons. Gigalixir allows you to leverage Elixir’s native capabilities to replace expensive third-party services, reducing both complexity and cost.Eliminate Redis & Sidekiq: Use distributed Phoenix channels and async Tasks to remove the need for external background workers and message brokers.Native Process Management: Run cron jobs via Quantum and database migrations as internal processes instead of spinning up new, paid instances.Free Automated TLS: We use Let’s Encrypt to provision and manage your SSL certificates automatically and completely free of charge.
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[H3] Zero-Downtime Deploys
Deploy with confidence knowing we don’t force daily restarts that wipe your GenServer state, ETS, or cachex data. We ensure your application stays up and your state stays persistent through every release.
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[H3] Millions of Connections
Phoenix can handle over two million simultaneous websocket connections on a single node. We don’t impose connection limits or duration caps that hold back your massively real-time applications.
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[H3] Unrestricted SSH Access
Get full SSH access to your production environment to do exactly what you need. Connect a Remote Console directly to your running node without the cost of spinning up new, non-traffic-serving instances.
[H2] What our users say
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[H3] Our experience with Gigalixir has been fantastic! We chose it because it's super easy to deploy and manage Elixir/Phoenix applications. We're really happy with the platform, and whenever we've had issues due to resource constraints and container crashes, it quickly restarts automatically. Plus, the logs section helps us swiftly identify the problem. In short, it's been a great experience so far!
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Pedro AcostaCTO@Ventup
[H3] Gigalixir was the first to provide us with a familiar deployment experience to share and manage our Elixir applications without forcing us to compromise on the many benefits of Elixir. The Gigalixir Team has been excellent and the stability of the platform has been top-notch. Highly recommend!
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Tim GremoreDevelopment Lead, Headway
[H3] We use Gigalixir to host our consulting company's website. We deprecated our Squarespace website inside of a week with minimal knowledge of Phoenix deployments, something we wouldn't have seriously tried without Gigalixir. It absolutely slaps being able to hack something out locally and have it in production sixty seconds later, without having to engineer a deployment pipeline. (Which, don't get me wrong, we can do, but the time cost would quickly exceed the value of just trying stuff out.)
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Nikhil SureshExecutive Director @ Hermit Tech
[H3] I use Gigalixir to host my Phoenix courses at PhoenixLiveview.com and PhoenixOnRails.com. Gigalixir does exactly what I need as a one-man business - it makes it so easy and hassle-free to host a production-ready Elixir app. Gigalixir handles all the hard stuff and gets out of my way so I can focus on the things that matter. Their support has been very responsive and helpful every time I've needed it. I highly recommend Gigalixir to anyone who needs Elixir hosting!
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George ArrowsmithArrowsmith Labs
[H2] Built for Elixir. Optimized for Everything.
View AllWe’ve expanded our high-performance infrastructure to support the entire modern dev ecosystem. From Go and Rust to Java and PHP, Gigalixir provides a production-stable environment with zero-downtime deploys and no daily restarts. Bring your favorite frameworks and experience the freedom of a PaaS that scales without limits.
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[H2] Featured Blog
Explore our latest technical post-mortems, database optimization guides, and platform features designed to simplify your production workflow.Engineering Guides
[H3] Deploying a Node.js App on Gigalixir
Step-by-step guide to deploying a Node.js application on Gigalixir. Covers buildpack configuration, Procfile setup, environment variables, managed PostgreSQL, and production considerations.Gigalixir EngineeringApril 9, 2026•5min readEngineering Guides
[H3] Deploying a Next.js App on Gigalixir
Step-by-step guide to deploying a Next.js (App Router) application on Gigalixir. Covers buildpack config, Procfile setup, PORT binding, managed PostgreSQL, and production gotchas from a real deploy.Gigalixir EngineeringApril 9, 2026•5min readEngineering Guides
[H3] Deploying a Phoenix App to Production: What Actually Works
Covers the complete path from a local Phoenix app to a running production deployment on Gigalixir, including buildpack selection, database setup, runtime config, and zero-downtime deploys.Gigalixir EngineeringApril 9, 2026•5min readProduct & Platform News
[H3] Heroku Enterprise Is Dead. Now What?
Salesforce has officially stopped selling Heroku Enterprise to new customers. If your team is running production workloads on Heroku, here's what the "End of Sale" announcement actually means and why Gigalixir is the obvious next step.Gigalixir EngineeringFebruary 24, 2026•5min readProduct & Platform News
[H3] Retiring Support for Older Application Stacks
Gigalixir is formalizing support lifecycles for application stacks. Stacks gigalixir-14 through gigalixir-22 begin sunsetting in June 2026. This post explains each lifecycle phase, the full timeline, and how to check and upgrade your app's stack before retirement.Gigalixir EngineeringJanuary 30, 2026•5min readProduct & Platform News
[H3] PostgreSQL 18 now available
Gigalixir now offers full support for PostgreSQL 18, a release centered on massive I/O efficiency and modernized developer workflows. This version introduces a new I/O subsystem capable of 3× performance improvements in storage reads, alongside database-friendly features like native uuidv7() support and virtual generated columns. Upgrading is streamlined via the Gigalixir CLI (version 1.13.1+ required), enabling users to reduce maintenance windows and benefit from enhanced OAuth 2.0 security integration while ensuring long-term database support through 2034.Gigalixir EngineeringJanuary 8, 2026•5min readProduct & Platform News
[H3] Thinking Elixir Episode 241
Our CTO, Tim Knight, recently took to the airwaves. Tim joined Mark Ericksen and David Bernheisel on the Thinking Elixir podcast to discuss Gigalixir, working with customer across the development spectrum, and the future of the platform.Gigalixir EngineeringJanuary 8, 2026•5min readThe Elixir & Phoenix Ecosystem
[H3] Congrats to Phoenix on LiveView 1.0.0!
Celebrate the highly-anticipated release of Phoenix LiveView 1.0.0, a milestone that cements a new era for real-time web development. This post explores how LiveView enables developers to build rich, interactive user experiences using pure server-side Elixir—eliminating the overhead and complexity of traditional JavaScript frameworks. Discover how this stable release aligns with Gigalixir’s mission for developer productivity and learn how to deploy your next-generation LiveView applications to our Elixir-native cloud with ease.Gigalixir EngineeringJanuary 8, 2026•5min readProduct & Platform News
[H3] New and Improved Status Page
Gigalixir has launched a new, comprehensive status page at status.gigalixir.com to provide real-time visibility into the health and performance of the platform. Organized by deployment region, the page offers detailed tracking for North America, Europe, and other global environments, ensuring users can monitor their specific production workloads without clutter. To stay ahead of potential issues, the platform now supports flexible notifications via email, Slack, webhooks, and RSS feeds, allowing developers to integrate mission-critical uptime alerts directly into their existing workflows.Gigalixir EngineeringJanuary 8, 2026•5min readThe Elixir & Phoenix Ecosystem
[H3] 5 Reasons We Love Elixir Clustering
Discover why distributed clustering is one of the most powerful features of the Elixir ecosystem. This post explores five key reasons to embrace clustering, from eliminating expensive dependencies like Redis and external Cron schedulers to improving performance through distributed workloads and in-memory state management, all while keeping your infrastructure simple and cost-effective on GigalixirGigalixir EngineeringOctober 4, 2025•5min readView all
[H2] FAQs
Got questions? We have answers. Whether you’re curious about our free tier, language support, or how to upgrade your existing application, we’ve gathered the essentials to help you get started with Gigalixir today.ContactWhat kind of support does Gigalixir offer?We pride ourselves on offering world-class support designed specifically for our user community. At Gigalixir, Support is handled by the engineers that build and operate the service, not outsourced tier-one reps or AI bots. Unlike most hosting companies, we want to hear from our customers, which is why our Support email and phone number is at the top of our Home page.Is my data secure and the platform reliable?Reliability is our core priority. We maintain up-to-date software stacks, such as our latest Ubuntu 24.04-based gigalixir-24 environment, which receives package and security updates through 2029. Additionally, we offer a dedicated status page at status.gigalixir.com for real-time transparency into our global deployment regions.How do I upgrade my PostgreSQL database version on Gigalixir?Upgrading is a straightforward process using the Gigalixir CLI (version 1.13.1 or greater). Simply identify your database ID and run the pg:upgrade command to move to versions like PostgreSQL 17 or 18. Note that if you are on a legacy version older than 13, you must first bridge through version 13 to ensure data integrity.Which programming languages does Gigalixir support?Gigalixir is a platform designed specifically for Elixir and Phoenix applications, offering s

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✓ 1 App Replica (0.5 GB memory)
✓ Free Tier PostgreSQL Database
✓ Custom Domains & SSL
✓ Zero-downtime Deploys
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$10/mo

Memory (GB)
0.2

Replicas
1

Database Size
None

High Availability (HA)
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Databases configured with replication, synchronization, and automatic failover so your app keeps data accessible and minimizes downtime even when a node or service fails. High availabilty doubles the cost of the database.

Dedicated Ingress
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Gigalixir’s Dedicated Ingress provides your application with dedicated load balancers and routers. Dedicated Ingress costs $250/mo additional.

✓ SSH & Remote Console access
✓ No 30-day inactivity sleeps
✓ Clustering & Node Discovery
✓ HA Database & Read Replicas
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Custom

✓ Included Dedicated Ingress
✓ Static IPs & Traffic Isolation
✓ Apex Domain DNS Support
✓ Priority Support & Custom SLAs
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[H2] Plan Comparison

Free
Standard
Enterprise

Core Resources
Max Replica Memory
0.5 GB
✓ Up to 384 GB
✓ Custom High-Scale

Max Replicas
1
✓ 10+ (Horizontal)
✓ Custom High-Scale

SSH & Remote Console
✓ Full Access
✓ Full Access
✓ Full Access

Inactivity Policy
Sleeps after 30 days
✓ Never sleeps
✓ Never sleeps
Database
Included Database
Free Tier (10k rows)
Provisioned separately
Provisioned separately

DB Size Limit
10k Rows
✓ Up to 96 GB
✓ Custom High-Scale

High Availability (HA)
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Optional (Double cost)
✓ Available

Daily Backups
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✓ 7-day retention
✓ Custom retention
Platform & Network
Clustering
✓ Native Support
✓ Native Support
✓ Native Support

Custom Domains & SSL
✓
✓
✓

Dedicated Ingress IP
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Optional ($250/mo)
✓ Included

Isolated Clusters
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✓ Included

[H2] FAQs
The most frequently asked pricing questions we hear at GigalixirHow does "prorated to the second" billing work?We believe you should only pay for what you use. If you scale your app up to 10 replicas to handle a traffic spike for 2 hours, and then scale back down to 1, you are only charged for those 2 hours at the higher rate. We calculate usage down to the second, so there are no surprise bills for testing out higher tiers.Are there hidden costs for bandwidth or build minutes?Standard production bandwidth is included with your provisioned resources. For the vast majority of users, there are no additional data fees. However, to ensure platform stability for everyone, we maintain a fair-use policy for extremely high-volume egress. If your application requires massive data transfer or specialized throughput, we recommend Dedicated Ingress ($250/mo) to provide isolated load balancing and the reliability required for high-traffic workloads.Does the Free Tier really have no time limit?Yes, the Free Tier is free forever with no credit card required. However, to conserve resources for everyone, Free Tier apps utilize a "sleep" mechanism. If you do not deploy for 30 days, we scale the app to zero. Standard Tier apps never sleep and include high-availability features.Can I scale my database and app independently?Absolutely. Your application memory and your database storage are decoupled. You can have a massive 96GB database connected to a small 0.5GB app replica, or a tiny database with a massive cluster of high-memory app replicas. You have full control over the architecture.What is the difference between the Free and Standard database?The Free Tier database is limited to 10,000 rows and 2 concurrent connections, making it perfect for prototyping. The Standard Tier databases start at 0.6GB of memory, allow unlimited rows (limited only by storage size), support high availability (HA), and include automatic daily backups with a 7-day retention period.
[H3] Still have questions?
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[H3] Elixir
The platform for Elixir beyond Phoenix. Deploy Nerves, Broadway, and pure OTP applications with a native BEAM environment that respects distributed Erlang.
[H3] Phoenix
Native Phoenix hosting with out-of-the-box support for LiveView, PubSub clustering, and direct PostgreSQL connections. No Docker required.
[H3] Ruby
The Heroku experience you missed, running on Kubernetes. Deploy standard Rails apps with git push and avoid mandatory daily restarts.
[H3] Python
Production Python without the DevOps. Native support for Django, Flask, and FastAPI with a simple git push deployment.
[H3] Node.js
Long-running processes, not serverless functions. Deploy Express, NestJS, and Discord bots that stay online without cold starts or timeouts.
[H3] Go
Go binaries, deployed simply. Push your source code and we handle the compilation and execution without Dockerfiles.
[H3] Java
Heavyweight power, lightweight deploy. Run Spring Boot and JVM applications without managing Jenkins, Helm, or XML configurations.
[H3] PHP
A real PaaS for modern PHP. Escape shared hosting and deploy Laravel or Symfony applications with a professional, containerized workflow.
[H3] Django
Production Django without the Ops. Deploy standard Django applications with git push and manage them with manage.py.
[H3] Laravel
A modern PaaS for Laravel. Escape shared hosting and deploy with git push, complete with native queue and scheduler support.
[H3] Rust
Compiled speed with managed convenience. Deploy Rust binaries using a simple git push without maintaining multi-stage Dockerfiles.
[H3] Clojure
The JVM platform Clojure deserves. Run Leiningen and CLI projects on immutable infrastructure without the complexity of Kubernetes.
[H2] High-Performance Hosting for Modern Apps.
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[H1] Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 31, 2026
Our privacy notice tells you what personal data (PD) and non-personal data (NPD) we may collect from you, how we collect them, how we protect them, how we share them, how you can access and change them, and how you can limit our sharing of them. Our privacy notice also explains certain legal rights that you have with respect to your personal data. Any capitalized terms not defined herein will have the same meaning as where they are defined elsewhere on our Platform.

[H2] Information We Collect
When you use our Platform, we collect the personal data you provide to us, such as your email address when you register as a user or customer. We also collect non-personal data through various technologies like web analytics.

[H2] Communications and Emails
When we communicate with you, we will use the email address you provided when you registered as a user or customer. We may also send you emails with promotional information about our Platform or offers from us or our affiliates unless you have opted out of receiving such information. You can change your contact preferences at any time through your account or by contacting us using our support information.

[H2] Sharing Information
We do not sell or rent your PD to third parties for marketing purposes. However, for data aggregation purposes we may use your NPD, which might be sold to other parties at our discretion. Any such data aggregation would not contain any of your PD.
We may give your PD to third-party service providers whom we hire to provide services to us. These third-party service providers may include but are not limited to:
Payment processors
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Data management services and help desk providers
Accountants, law firms, and auditors
[H2] Legally Required Disclosures
We may be legally required to disclose your PD if such disclosure is:
Required by subpoena, law, or other legal process
Necessary to assist law enforcement officials or governmental enforcement agencies
Necessary to investigate violations of or otherwise enforce our terms and conditions
[H2] Disclosures to Successors
If our business is sold or merges in whole or in part with another business that would become responsible for providing our Platform to you, we retain the right to transfer your PD to the new business. The new business would retain the right to use your PD according to the terms of this privacy notice. We also retain the right to transfer your PD if our company files for bankruptcy.
If you have questions, please feel free to write us at Gigalixir Support.