Miget

Miget is a modern, Kubernetes-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that fundamentally rethinks cloud pricing and deployment. It is engineered for developers, indie hackers, and engineering teams who are frustrated with the escalating, unpredictable costs of traditional PaaS platforms. The core value proposition is simple yet powerful: you pay for a fixed block of compute resources, and within that allocation, you can deploy an unlimited number of applications, managed databases (PostgreSQL, Redis/Valkey, MySQL), background workers, and preview environments without any per-service fees. This model eliminates billing surprises and punishes budgeting, encouraging experimentation and rapid iteration. Miget provides a full-stack, production-ready environment featuring GitHub-native deployments with zero-config builds, automatic TLS for custom domains, and a 99.95% uptime SLA. It combines the affordability and predictable cost of a VPS with the developer experience and simplicity of platforms like Heroku, enabling users to scale from a single side project to a complex microservices architecture on a single, predictable invoice.

Fixed Compute, Unlimited Services

Miget operates on a capacity-based billing model. Users select a compute plan with specific CPU and memory allocations. Within this reserved capacity, they can deploy an unlimited number of web apps, databases, background workers, and preview environments. This feature directly counters the traditional PaaS model where each component incurs a separate charge, providing complete cost predictability and eliminating financial barriers to deploying new services or creating full-stack previews for every pull request.

GitHub-Native Deployments & Preview Apps

Integration with GitHub is seamless and central to the workflow. Connecting a repository enables automatic deployments on every push to the main branch. Furthermore, every pull request automatically generates a complete, isolated preview environment with its own unique URL, including the application, its database, and data. This feature, coupled with aggressive build caching (Migetpacks), enables average deployment times under 40 seconds, streamlining CI/CD without complex configuration.

Managed Databases Within Plan

Miget includes fully managed database services like PostgreSQL, Valkey (Redis-compatible), and MySQL as integral parts of the platform, not as costly add-ons. These databases run within the user's purchased compute allocation, meaning there are no separate fees for database instances, storage, or connections. This provides a true full-stack solution where the database is a first-class citizen of the deployment workflow, not a secondary billed service.

Full-Stack Application Cloning

For development and testing, Miget allows users to clone an entire application stack—including the application code, its associated database schema, and live data—with a single click. This creates an exact, isolated replica of the production environment, enabling developers to test new features, debug issues, or conduct performance analysis against real conditions without affecting the live service or incurring additional infrastructure costs.

Indie Hackers & Solo Developers

For individuals bootstrapping projects, Miget offers a fast path to production with predictable costs. A developer can launch a web application, its PostgreSQL database, and a Redis cache for background jobs on a single, low-cost plan. The fixed monthly pricing ensures there are no surprise fees as the project evolves, while features like push-to-deploy and custom domains provide a professional-grade deployment pipeline without operational overhead.

Engineering Teams with Microservices

Teams building with a microservices or service-oriented architecture benefit immensely. Instead of each new service, API endpoint, or worker process adding linearly to the monthly bill, all components can be deployed within the team's compute allocation. This model supports scaling the number of services horizontally without re-platforming or exploding costs, and includes team roles, audit logs, and SSO for collaboration.

AI Application Prototyping & Deployment

Developers working with AI-generated code or rapid prototypes can leverage Miget's AI Copilot and declarative config features to ship instantly. The platform supports deploying from prompts or simple configuration files, bypassing complex Git or terminal workflows. Instant preview URLs allow for quick sharing and feedback on AI-driven projects, making it ideal for hackathons and experimental builds.

Enterprise Development & Preview Environments

Large organizations can use Miget to provide robust, cost-controlled preview environments for every pull request across multiple teams. This eliminates the traditional cost barrier of per-environment pricing, fostering a culture of quality assurance. Enterprises can also opt for on-premise deployments, using Helm charts and Terraform for custom orchestration while maintaining the core benefits of predictable compute-based billing.

How does billing work with unlimited services?

You are billed solely for the compute plan you select, which specifies a guaranteed allocation of vCPU and memory resources. Within that resource pool, you can run as many applications, databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, etc.), workers, and preview environments as the capacity allows. There are no additional charges per service, per database, or per environment. Your monthly cost is fixed and predictable based on your chosen plan.

What is the difference between Miget and traditional VPS hosting?

While both offer fixed pricing, a VPS requires you to manually configure and maintain the entire software stack, including web servers, databases, runtimes, and security updates. Miget is a fully managed PaaS; it automatically handles provisioning, scaling, load balancing, TLS/SSL certificates, builds, and deployments. You get the cost predictability of a VPS combined with the developer experience and automation of a premium platform like Heroku.

How are preview environments isolated and managed?

Each pull request automatically triggers the creation of a dedicated preview environment. This environment is a fully isolated stack running on Kubernetes, containing its own build of your application and a cloned or linked database. It has a unique, secure URL. These environments are ephemeral and are automatically cleaned up when the pull request is closed, all within your existing compute allocation without extra fees.

Can I use my own cloud provider or on-premises infrastructure?

Yes, for enterprise needs, Miget offers a self-hosted option. You can bring your own cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) or bare metal servers. Miget provides the orchestration software via Helm charts and Terraform modules, allowing you to run the Miget platform within your own infrastructure, maintaining data sovereignty and custom compliance requirements while utilizing the same deployment workflow and cost model.