Render
The cloud for builders.
Funding
$258M
Valuation
$1.5B
Developers
6M+
About Render
Render is a comprehensive cloud application platform designed to simplify DevOps for developers and teams. It enables the deployment and scaling of a wide range of services, including web applications, static sites, APIs, background workers, and cron jobs. The platform offers managed PostgreSQL and key-value stores, along with features like zero-downtime deploys, preview environments from pull requests, and infrastructure as code using `render.yaml`. With autoscaling, persistent disks for stateful applications, and a global CDN, Render aims to provide a fast, secure, and scalable environment. It integrates directly with Git repositories for automated builds and deployments, serving as a modern alternative to traditional IaaS/PaaS providers.
Platform Features
Preview Environments
Automatically build and deploy from pull requests.
Infrastructure As Code
Define all services, databases, and environment variables in a single `render.yaml` file.
Autoscaling
Automatically scale services based on CPU and memory usage.
Persistent Disks
Add state to any service with high-performance SSDs that persist across restarts and deploys.
Private Networking
Secure communication between services over a private network.
Zero Downtime Deploys
Ensures applications remain available during deployments.
Supported Services
Web Services
Run web apps and APIs with full HTTP/2 and TLS support.
Static Sites
Deploy static sites with a global CDN and unlimited collaborators.
Databases
Managed PostgreSQL with automated backups and recovery.
Background Workers
Run any long-running process or background task.
Cron Jobs
Schedule recurring tasks with cron-based scheduling.
Key-Value Store
Managed Redis for caching, queuing, and real-time applications.