Hosting Options for a Full-Stack Project with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and Angular

If you’ve developed a full-stack project using Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, and Angular, finding the right hosting solution is the next step. While AWS is a popular choice, there are several alternatives—both free and affordable—to host your project. Here are some of the best options to consider:

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Free Hosting Options

1. Render (https://render.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Free tier for web services (suitable for hosting the Spring Boot backend).
  • Free tier for PostgreSQL database (up to 1GB storage).
  • Static hosting for your Angular frontend.
• How to use:
  • Deploy your Spring Boot application as a web service.
  • Use Render’s free PostgreSQL instance for your database.
  • Host your Angular app as a static site.

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2. Railway (https://railway.app/)

• What it offers:
  • Free hosting with $5 worth of monthly usage (approximately 500 hours of server time and database usage).
  • PostgreSQL hosting with 500MB free storage.
• How to use:
  • Deploy your Spring Boot backend using Docker or directly via GitHub.
  • Use Railway’s PostgreSQL service for the database.
  • Host the Angular frontend using its static site hosting or connect it to another static hosting service.

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3. Vercel (https://vercel.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Free tier for static frontend hosting, which is ideal for Angular apps.
  • No backend hosting, but it integrates seamlessly with platforms like Render or Railway.
• How to use:
  • Deploy your Angular frontend on Vercel.
  • Connect the frontend to a backend hosted on Render or Railway.

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4. Fly.io (https://fly.io/)

• What it offers:
  • Free tier for deploying Dockerized apps, suitable for hosting the Spring Boot backend.
  • Free PostgreSQL instance for lightweight usage.
• How to use:
  • Containerize your Spring Boot app and deploy it on Fly.io.
  • Use Fly.io’s PostgreSQL service for the database.
  • Host the Angular frontend separately (e.g., on Vercel or Netlify).

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5. Heroku (https://heroku.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Free tier with 550-1,000 dyno hours per month for hosting apps.
  • Free PostgreSQL database (up to 1GB).
  • Note: Free apps may sleep after periods of inactivity.
• How to use:
  • Deploy your Spring Boot backend as a web app.
  • Use Heroku’s PostgreSQL database service.
  • Host the Angular frontend on Netlify or Vercel.

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6. Netlify (https://www.netlify.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Free static hosting for Angular frontend applications.
  • No backend or database hosting is included.
• How to use:
  • Deploy your Angular app on Netlify.
  • Use another service (e.g., Render or Railway) to host your backend and database.

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Affordable Paid Alternatives

1. DigitalOcean (https://www.digitalocean.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Managed Kubernetes, droplets (virtual servers), and managed databases.
  • Pricing starts at $5/month for a virtual server and $15/month for managed PostgreSQL.
• How to use:
  • Host your Spring Boot backend on a droplet.
  • Use their managed PostgreSQL for your database.
  • Host Angular on a droplet or pair it with Netlify/Vercel.

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2. Linode (https://www.linode.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Affordable cloud hosting, similar to DigitalOcean.
  • Pricing starts at $5/month for virtual servers.
• How to use:
  • Deploy your backend and database on a Linode server.
  • Host the frontend on Netlify or Vercel.

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3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (https://cloud.google.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Free tier includes 1 f1-micro VM instance per month (suitable for low-traffic Spring Boot apps).
  • Free $300 credits for 90 days.
• How to use:
  • Use the free VM instance to host your backend and database.
  • Deploy Angular on Netlify or Vercel.

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4. Microsoft Azure (https://azure.microsoft.com/)

• What it offers:
  • Free tier includes 1 B1S virtual machine for 12 months.
  • Free database services for 12 months (with limited capacity).
• How to use:
  • Host your backend and database on Azure’s free VM.
  • Use a static hosting service for Angular.

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Recommendations

For a completely free setup:

• Backend and Database: Use Render or Railway.
• Frontend: Use Netlify or Vercel for hosting your Angular app.

For a low-cost, reliable setup:

• Use DigitalOcean or Linode to host your backend, database, and frontend.

These options provide flexibility, scalability, and a balance between free and affordable hosting solutions for your project. Let me know if you need detailed deployment instructions for any platform!