Begin
Heroku
You know when you’ve finished building your website and just want to get it online without dealing with all the techy stuff? That’s where deployment platforms help. They make it super easy to put your site live, just connect your code, click a button, and it’s up and running. No need to worry about servers or complicated setups.
They also take care of the important things like speed, security, and updates in the background. So while they handle the heavy stuff, you can focus on making your website look good and work great. It's simple, right?
Begin is a serverless deployment platform that focuses on simplicity and speed. It’s built on top of Architect, a framework for building serverless applications on AWS. Begin abstracts away the complexities of AWS, letting developers focus on writing code and shipping features. It’s particularly popular for deploying JAMstack apps, APIs, and other serverless projects.
Heroku is a cloud platform that allows developers to build, run, and operate applications entirely in the cloud. It abstracts away infrastructure complexities, providing a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solution for deploying apps with just a few commands. From simple web apps to complex backend services, Heroku handles the heavy lifting.
Deployment platforms are a total game changer if you’re looking to launch your website quickly, reliably, and without any trouble. Whether it’s a personal portfolio, a startup site, or a growing business platform, they handle the technical heavy lifting like hosting, security, and scalability so you can stay focused on building great experiences for your users.
You’re not boxed into a single approach. Most platforms integrate smoothly with the tools and frameworks you already love, letting you deploy directly from your Git repository, preview updates, and roll back with ease. With lightning-fast performance and dependable uptime, deployment platforms simplify the path from code to production. Pick the one that aligns with your workflow, and you’re all set to launch with confidence 🚀
Yes, Begin supports team workflows, environments (staging, production), and easy collaboration right out of the box.
Custom domains with SSL are built-in, no extra config needed.
Yes, Begin runs on AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3, but you don’t need to configure any of it manually.
Begin is all about developer speed. It abstracts away AWS complexity and gives you instant deploys, serverless functions, and data—all with a simple Git-based workflow.
Heroku used to offer a free tier, but as of late 2022, it now requires a paid plan for most production use. However, it still offers low-cost hobby plans for testing and personal projects.
Dynos are lightweight containers that run your application processes. Heroku apps run inside dynos. You can scale up by increasing the number of dynos.
Yes. You can add custom domains via the Heroku Dashboard or CLI and configure DNS settings to point to your app.