Upsun (formerly Platform.sh)
The unified PaaS for streamlined development and deployment.
Overview
Upsun, which has unified with Platform.sh, is an end-to-end Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that simplifies the entire application lifecycle. It provides a Git-driven workflow where every branch can be spun up as a complete, isolated development environment that is a perfect clone of production. This allows for rapid iteration and testing. The platform is polyglot, supporting over 70 languages and frameworks, and manages the entire cloud infrastructure, including data services and security, allowing development teams to focus on coding rather than operations.
✨ Key Features
- Git-driven Workflow (GitOps)
- Instant Dev/Staging Environments for every branch
- Polyglot (70+ languages and frameworks)
- Fully Managed Cloud Infrastructure
- Built-in CI/CD
- Multi-cloud support
- High-availability and automated scaling
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Creates a perfect, clonable environment for every Git branch
- Polyglot support for a vast number of languages and frameworks
- Manages not just the application but also stateful data services (databases, caches, etc.)
Unique Value: Provides perfect build-to-production parity by creating an identical, fully-functional environment for every single Git branch, eliminating the 'it works on my machine' problem.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Scaling large e-commerce sites
- Managing hundreds of websites for digital agencies
- Rapid development and deployment for enterprise web applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-web applications
- Applications that require deep, low-level OS or network configuration
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to simpler PaaS offerings like Heroku, Upsun offers more powerful environment cloning and configuration management. Compared to building on raw IaaS like AWS, it abstracts away nearly all infrastructure management.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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