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What is DeployHQ
DeployHQ is a hosted deployment automation service that helps teams move code from source control to servers and cloud environments. It targets developers and small-to-mid-sized engineering teams that need repeatable deployments for web applications without operating their own deployment infrastructure. The product focuses on deployment pipelines, build steps, and environment-specific configuration, with integrations for common Git providers and deployment targets. It is typically used as a lightweight CD layer alongside an existing CI system.
Broad deployment target support
DeployHQ supports multiple deployment methods such as SFTP/FTP, SSH, and rsync, which fits teams deploying to traditional VPS or dedicated servers. It also supports deployments to common cloud storage/CDN-style targets used for static assets. This flexibility helps teams standardize deployments across heterogeneous hosting environments. It is useful when an organization cannot standardize on a single platform runtime.
Git-based deployment workflows
DeployHQ connects to Git repositories and can deploy on push, tag, or manual triggers. It supports environment-specific settings and deployment paths, which helps separate staging and production behavior. This aligns with common branching and release practices used by web teams. It reduces the need for custom scripts to pull and publish code on servers.
Configurable build and hooks
DeployHQ provides build commands and pre/post-deploy hooks to run tasks such as dependency installation, asset compilation, cache clearing, and database migrations. This allows teams to keep deployment logic in a managed pipeline rather than ad-hoc server procedures. It can integrate with external services via webhooks for notifications or follow-on automation. The approach fits teams that want a simple CD tool without adopting a full platform stack.
Limited end-to-end CI coverage
DeployHQ is primarily a deployment tool rather than a full CI platform. Teams often still need a separate system for comprehensive build matrices, test orchestration, and artifact management. Automated testing support is typically implemented via custom build commands rather than dedicated testing features. This can increase toolchain complexity for organizations seeking a single CI/CD suite.
Less suited for complex releases
Advanced release management patterns (for example, progressive delivery, feature flag governance, or multi-stage approval workflows) are not the core focus. Organizations with strict compliance requirements may need additional controls outside the product. Complex microservice deployments and sophisticated environment promotion may require more specialized tooling. This makes it a better fit for straightforward web app deployments than large-scale release engineering.
Server-centric deployment model
DeployHQ’s strengths align with deploying to servers and file-based targets, which may not match container-native or platform-native delivery approaches. Teams heavily invested in Kubernetes-style deployments may find the model less direct than tools designed around container images and declarative rollouts. Supporting those workflows can require additional scripting and external systems. As a result, operational consistency depends on how well teams standardize their scripts and hooks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | £0 /mo (no credit card required) | 3 deployments per day; 1 project; 5 servers; 1 concurrent deployment; 30 build minutes/month; 1 user; Auto-deploy on push; API access; AI deployment overviews; Turbo deployments; Zero downtime deployments. |
| Solo | £9 /mo (Save £12/yr — billed once yearly) | Unlimited deployments; 3 projects; +15 servers; 3 concurrent deployments; 200 build minutes/month; 1 user; Basic support; Auto-deploy on push; Turbo deployments; API access. |
| Pro | £19 /mo (Save £24/yr — billed once yearly) | Unlimited deployments; 10 projects; +50 servers; 3 concurrent deployments; Unlimited build minutes; Unlimited users; Premium support; Auto-deploy on push; Turbo deployments; API access. |
| Business | £39 /mo (Save £48/yr — billed once yearly) | Unlimited deployments; 20 projects; +100 servers; 5 concurrent deployments; Unlimited build minutes; Unlimited users; Premium support; Auto-deploy on push; Turbo deployments; API access. |
| Enterprise | £99 /mo (Save £132/yr — billed once yearly) | Everything in Business plus: 50+ projects, +250 servers; 8 concurrent deployments; Premium support & calls; Team management; Priority deploys. |
Notes: Prices shown on the official DeployHQ pricing page are in GBP and the site indicates a toggle for monthly vs yearly billing; the values above are presented on the site with "billed once yearly" and show an annual savings/discount. The pricing page also states: "10-day free trial on all paid plans. No credit card required."
