fortrabbit
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What is fortrabbit
fortrabbit is a managed application hosting platform focused on running PHP web applications in the cloud. It targets developers and teams that deploy PHP apps (including common PHP frameworks) and want a hosted runtime with built-in deployment workflows. The service emphasizes platform-managed infrastructure, environment configuration, and integrations (for example, databases and add-ons) rather than providing a PHP framework itself.
Managed PHP app hosting
fortrabbit provides a managed runtime for PHP applications, reducing the need to administer servers, web stacks, and basic scaling primitives. This can simplify operations for teams that primarily want to build and deploy PHP apps rather than maintain infrastructure. It is commonly used to host applications built with popular PHP frameworks and custom PHP code.
Developer-oriented deployment workflow
The platform supports developer-centric deployment patterns (for example, Git-based deployment) that align with common PHP application delivery practices. This helps standardize releases across environments and reduces manual steps compared with traditional shared hosting. It is particularly relevant for teams that want repeatable deployments without building a full CI/CD and hosting stack from scratch.
Framework-agnostic runtime support
fortrabbit is not tied to a single PHP framework and can host a range of PHP applications, including those built on widely used frameworks. This flexibility can be useful for agencies or teams maintaining multiple PHP codebases. It also avoids forcing framework-specific conventions beyond what the hosting environment requires.
Not a PHP framework
Despite being associated with PHP development, fortrabbit does not provide a PHP web framework, libraries, or application architecture patterns. Teams still need to select and maintain their own framework and application code. Buyers evaluating it alongside PHP frameworks should treat it as hosting/Platform-as-a-Service rather than a framework product.
Platform constraints and portability
As with many managed platforms, applications may need to conform to platform-specific deployment and configuration requirements. This can introduce friction when migrating to different hosting models or when needing low-level control over the runtime. Organizations with strict infrastructure standards may find a managed platform less flexible than self-managed environments.
Limited fit for non-PHP stacks
fortrabbit is primarily designed for PHP workloads, so it is not a general-purpose web framework or multi-language application platform. Teams building front-end-heavy single-page applications or services in other languages will typically need additional hosting components. This can increase architectural complexity for polyglot environments.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go / component-based (billed in arrears; monthly invoices).
Free tier/trial: 72-hour free trial for every new app (start without payment method). No permanent/free forever tier.
Example costs (official site examples, shown in EUR and USD across pages):
- PHP (web app) components (per environment): XS €1; SM €2; MD €4; LG €12; XL €25; 2XL €50. (examples shown on /pricing).
- MySQL (per environment): Off €0; XS €1; SM €2; MD €4; LG €8; XL €60; 2XL €120; 3XL €240. (examples shown on /pricing).
- Storage (web storage): XS €0.5; SM €1; MD €2; LG €4; XL €8; 2XL €16; 3XL €32. (shown on /pricing).
- Traffic (per environment): XS €0.5 (32 GiB); SM €1; MD €8; LG €16; XL €32; 2XL €64. (shown on /pricing).
- Backups: XS €0.5; SM €4; MD €8; LG €16; XL €32; 2XL €64. (shown on /pricing).
- Jobs / Workers: OFF €0; XS €1; SM €3; MD €5; LG €15; XL €30; 2XL €60. (shown on /pricing).
- Key-value store / Cache: OFF €0; XS €3; SM €6; MD €12; LG €24. (shown on /pricing).
- Professional Stack (app presets & USD-denominated component examples): App presets like "Launch with peace of mind" $40, "Grow without pain" $215, "Fly on dedicated resources" $970; PHP development/production node tiers shown with USD prices (e.g., PHP s dev $5, PHP m dev $10; production PHP s 2 $15, PHP m 2 $30, etc.). (see /pricing-pro).
Discount options / notes:
- The vendor states they do not offer discounts or coupons. Billing is post-paid (pay for what you used). Autoscaling/Cost capping options available. No annual billing option; monthly in arrears billing only. No refunds. (see FAQ on /pricing).
Key notes & limits:
- Pricing is per environment and components are booked/scaled individually. Examples on the pricing page show sample stacks and approximate totals.
- No permanent free tier (explicitly stated).
- Every new app starts with a 72-hour free trial (explicitly stated).
Seller details
fortrabbit GmbH
Berlin, Germany
Private
https://www.fortrabbit.com/
https://x.com/fortrabbit
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortrabbit/
