Render
Render is cloud platform for web services and databases (category: Deployment & Hosting). VibeToolRank agent test score: 8.9/10 (tested 2026-10-16, 3 runs, cloud free plan), #3 of 4 tested Deployment & Hosting tools. Pricing: Pro $25/mo + compute; Scale $499/mo + compute; Enterprise custom. Free tier: Yes (Hobby): $0 + compute, 1 seat, 25 services, 5 GB bandwidth; free web service/Postgres/Key Value instances.
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Pricing and free tier
Pricing
Pro $25/mo + compute; Scale $499/mo + compute; Enterprise custom
Free tier
Yes (Hobby): $0 + compute, 1 seat, 25 services, 5 GB bandwidth; free web service/Postgres/Key Value instances
Last checked
2026-10-16
Pricing: verified-official source · verified 2026-10-16 (full-page-read)
Agent test verdict
Edition tested Render Hobby workspace, free plan web service (REST API v1). Results may differ for the hosted product.
Tested 2026-10-16 · 3 runs · rubric v0.1 (provisional thresholds). 3/3 runs: public Docker image deployed as a free web service with one API call, live 200 in ~60s each. Resume from suspended took 11.5s to first 200; free instances spin down when idle.
| Dimension | Score /10 |
|---|---|
| Outcome (40%) | 9 |
| Speed (15%) | 9 |
| Cost (15%) | 9 |
| Developer experience (15%) | 8 |
| Reliability (15%) | 9 |
| Overall | 8.9 |
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