What Is RunCloud?
RunCloud is a modern cloud server management panel. Unlike full hosting panels, it focuses on web application deployment and management for developers.
Features
- One-click web app deployment (PHP, Node.js, Python)
- Git deployment integration
- Nginx and Apache management
- PHP version management (per-site)
- Database management (MySQL, MariaDB)
- Let's Encrypt SSL
- Real-time server monitoring
- Firewall management
Installation
# Connect your server at runcloud.io
# Then run the provided installation command
# Example:
curl -sS https://install.runcloud.io/runcloud.sh | bashPricing
RunCloud offers a free tier for one server with limited features. Paid plans start at $8/month and include unlimited web applications, staging environments, and team features.
When to Choose RunCloud
- You want a modern UI for managing web applications
- You need Git-based deployment workflows
- You manage multiple PHP/Node.js applications
- You want managed security updates and configurations
Alternatives
- ServerPilot — similar managed panel, PHP-focused
- Ploi — Laravel-focused server management
- Forge — by Laravel, premium server provisioning