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The world of app deployment is evolving rapidly. Platforms like Heroku and Railway have transformed how developers, startups, and agencies bring their ideas to life. But what if you could enjoy the same ease of use and scalability while keeping complete control over your infrastructure? Enter ShapeBlock, the first-of-its-kind Bring Your Own Infrastructure (BYOI) platform.
BYOI: The Best of Both Worlds
For years, developers have relied on platforms that abstract away deployment complexities. They’re convenient and powerful — but they come at a cost. High pricing tiers, vendor lock-in, and lack of control over where and how your apps run can stifle growth and limit opportunities.
ShapeBlock changes the game. With BYOI, you get:
- Heroku-like Simplicity: Enjoy the seamless developer experience you love.
- Full Infrastructure Control: Run your apps on your own infrastructure, whether it’s AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-prem.
- Cost Efficiency: Optimize resource use by leveraging your own configurations without paying a premium to hosting platforms.
- Freedom to Scale: Tailor your scaling strategy without limits imposed by third-party services.
With ShapeBlock, you don’t have to compromise between convenience and control. You get both.
The Problem with Traditional PaaS
As a developer, startup, or agency, you’ve likely encountered these challenges with traditional platforms:
- Vendor Lock-in: Moving to another provider often feels impossible, with proprietary configurations tying you down.
- High Costs: You pay for simplicity, but at a premium that eats into profits.
- Infrastructure Constraints: Limited options for customization and control over compliance, performance, and geography.
ShapeBlock was built to address these issues head-on. We empower you to leverage the infrastructure you already trust while simplifying the deployment process.
What Makes Shapeblock Unique?
Shapeblock combines the best features of traditional PaaS with the flexibility of DIY deployment.
Key Features:
- Devops without the hassle: Bring your code and infrastructure, and we handle the rest — no complex setups required.
- Multi-Cloud Compatibility: Deploy with your favourite cloud provider and preferred region. No constraints. We currently support DigitalOcean, with more cloud providers coming in the next weeks.
- ClickOps for Easy Management: Manage and provision your cloud infrastructure effortlessly through our user-friendly graphical interface. No need for complex scripts or IaC setups — just point, click, and deploy. The only source of truth is your source code!
- Full Control: From resource allocation to runtime environments, you dictate the terms.
Whether you’re an independent developer deploying your side project, a startup that wants to ship your MVP in days, or an agency managing multiple client applications, Shapeblock adapts to your unique needs.
Who Is ShapeBlock For?
ShapeBlock is designed with these audiences in mind:
- Independent Developers: Focus on building amazing applications without worrying about hosting headaches, best practices, Dockerfiles and Kubernetes. Save time and deploy on your preferred infrastructure with the click of a button.
- Startups: Take advantage of cost-efficient scaling and maintain flexibility as you grow. With Shapeblock, you control your infrastructure, ensuring your deployment strategy aligns with your business needs.
- Agencies: Manage multiple client applications effortlessly with centralized oversight and customizable setups for each project.
A Day in the Life with ShapeBlock
Here’s how Shapeblock transforms your workflow:
Before:
- Struggling with complex deployment pipelines
- Paying high fees for hosting platforms
- Frustration over limited control and flexibility
After:
- Deploying apps with Heroku-level simplicity
- Running everything on your own infrastructure for complete control
- Saving time and costs while maintaining the ability to scale
ShapeBlock bridges the gap between convenience and autonomy, empowering you to focus on what you do best: building incredible apps.
How to Get Started with ShapeBlock
Here’s how you can bring the power of BYOI to your projects:
- Sign Up Today: Head to ShapeBlock and create your free account.
- Configure Your Infrastructure: Point ShapeBlock to your preferred infrastructure provider.
- Deploy with Ease: Use our intuitive interface to push your applications live in minutes.
Want to dive deeper? Explore our documentation to learn how ShapeBlock can fit seamlessly into your workflow.
Why Wait? Start Your BYOI Journey Now
ShapeBlock represents the next generation of app deployment. Whether you’re an independent developer, a growing startup, or an agency juggling multiple clients, our platform ensures you get the simplicity of traditional PaaS with the unmatched power of BYOI.
Ready to take control of your deployment process? Visit ShapeBlock today and experience the future of app deployment.