Sizing and Pricing
Convox Cloud offers predictable pricing based on machine size. Choose the right size for your workload and pay a fixed monthly price with no hidden infrastructure costs.
Machine Tiers
Available Sizes
| Machine Size | vCPU | RAM | Monthly Price | Hourly Price* | Free Hours** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Small | 0.5 | 1 GB | $12 | $0.016 | 250/month |
| Small | 1 | 2 GB | $25 | $0.034 | - |
| Medium | 2 | 4 GB | $75 | $0.102 | - |
| Large | 4 | 8 GB | $150 | $0.205 | - |
*Hourly pricing for reference; billing is monthly **X-Small tier includes 250 free hours per month
Resource Specifications
X-Small (Development Tier)
- vCPU: 0.5 (500 millicores)
- RAM: 1 GB
- Network: 1 Gbps shared
- Storage: 10 GB
- Build Resources: Shared build pool
- Best For: Development, testing, proof of concepts, personal projects
Small (Starter Production)
- vCPU: 1
- RAM: 2 GB
- Network: Up to 5 Gbps
- Storage: 20 GB
- Build Resources: Dedicated build allocation
- Best For: Production applications, small to medium traffic sites, APIs
Medium (Growth Tier)
- vCPU: 2
- RAM: 4 GB
- Network: Up to 10 Gbps
- Storage: 40 GB
- Build Resources: Enhanced build allocation
- Best For: Growing applications, multiple services, moderate traffic
Large (Performance Tier)
- vCPU: 4
- RAM: 8 GB
- Network: Up to 10 Gbps
- Storage: 80 GB
- Build Resources: Priority build allocation
- Best For: High-traffic production, resource-intensive workloads, multiple applications
Free Tier Details
X-Small Free Hours
The X-Small tier includes 250 free hours per month:
How it works:
- First 250 hours each month are free
- Additional hours billed at $0.016/hour
- Unused hours don't roll over
- Applies per account, not per machine
Example usage:
- Running 24/7 for ~11 days (250 hours) = FREE
- Running one machine full month (730 hours) = $7.89 for extra 480 hours
Cloud Databases Pricing
Cloud Databases are billed separately from machines:
| Database Class | vCPU | RAM | Storage | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dev | 1.0 | 1 GB | 20 GB | $19 |
| small | 2.0 | 2 GB | 50 GB | $39 |
| medium | 2.0 | 4 GB | 100 GB | $99 |
| large | 2.0 | 8 GB | 250 GB | $199 |
Enabling durable: true for Multi-AZ failover doubles the database cost.
See Database Sizing and Pricing for details.
Pricing Examples
Development Environment
| Resource | Size/Class | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | X-Small | $12 |
| PostgreSQL | dev | $19 |
| Total | $31 |
Single Service Application
| Resource | Size/Class | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | Small | $25 |
| PostgreSQL (durable) | small | $78 |
| Total | $103 |
Multi-Service Application
| Resource | Size/Class | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | Medium | $75 |
| PostgreSQL (durable) | medium | $198 |
| Total | $273 |
High-Traffic Application
| Resource | Size/Class | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Machine | Large | $150 |
| PostgreSQL (durable) | large | $398 |
| Total | $548 |
Billing Details
Billing Cycle
- Monthly billing
- Pro-rated for partial months
- Automatic renewal
Included Features
All machine tiers include:
Infrastructure
- Managed Kubernetes cluster
- Automatic OS and security updates
- Built-in load balancing
- DDoS protection
Developer Features
- Unlimited deployments
- Automatic SSL certificates
- Custom domains
- Environment variables
- Log access
- Basic monitoring
Build Resources
- Isolated build environment
- Parallel builds (queued)
- Docker layer caching
- Private registry storage
Support
- Community support
- Documentation
- CLI tools
- Web console access
- Premium Support Plan
FAQ
What happens if I exceed resource limits?
Services will be throttled or may experience performance degradation. Consider upgrading your machine size.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. The monthly machine price includes all infrastructure, bandwidth (within reasonable limits), storage, and platform features. Database costs are separate and listed clearly.
Can I pause a machine to save costs?
Currently, machines cannot be paused. For temporary environments, use the X-Small tier's free hours. You can create and destroy machines at any time and will be billed on a pro-rated basis.
How does billing work for autoscaling?
Autoscaling happens within your machine's resource limits. There are no additional charges for scaling services up or down within your machine.
Are database costs separate from machine costs?
Yes. Machines and Cloud Databases are billed separately. See the pricing examples above for combined costs.
Next Steps
- Machine Management - Learn how to create and manage machines
- Cloud Databases - Database configuration options
- Database Pricing - Detailed database pricing
- Getting Started - Deploy your first application
- Limitations - Understand platform constraints
