Where can I publish a website made with Node.JS?

Question

I am thinking of creating website that will allow people of all ages to learn, share their knowledge, download stuff etc...

I have decided to use Node.JS with or w/o express, Vue, CSS with Bootstrap and HTML.

Unfortunately, I can't cope the prices since we use ZAR as our currency ($1 = +/- R16).

Answer 1

okay i just check on netlify, you actually able to buy and use custom domain
https://www.netlify.com/docs/custom-domains/

Answer 2

Hi Taste.

I did some research. I've looked at Netlify Drop as well. They offer free website hosting services for Node.JS sites.

I only dislike one thing:

Every site hosted by Netlify, has it's domain as:

mysite.netlify.com

While I would like it to be:

mysite.com

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Fortunately, if the pricing at AWS increases as the number of users use the site, I won't be able to publish it there.

The maximum I can spend every month is R500 (that is $35.01 as of 22-10-2018, 15:39 CAT).

Answer 3

i was plan on using aws, they have a pretty good deal, and many server location to choose so no need to worry about slow connection.
but i just bought cheaper local hosting for like 1.5$ i guess.
some site have free plan with limitation, it might not a bad idea, since its a website and dont need to be online 24/7. mine was a bot, so free plan is not a good choice.

Answer 4

Taste

Thanks for answering! I would just like to know:
- Did you pay $1.50c on AWS?
- Was it a once off payment?

***Thanks***!

Answer 5

no the $1.5 is the local hosting that i found, not aws
aws price are cheaper, but it's based on your processing power, etc. so it'll get more expensive by time and your visitor count. thats why i said its a good deal, it'll be more expensive once your website are crowdd with visitor, but at the other hands with those visitors ads can help you to pay.

no i dont think there is any service like that, you need to pay monthly just like any normal web hosting