Next.js on a real server.
No serverless limits.
Run Next.js on a KVM VPS with Node.js and PM2. Full SSH access, SSR without cold-start penalties, custom ports, background jobs — everything a serverless platform can't do. Hourly billing from $0.007/hr.
Why a VPS beats serverless
for many Next.js apps.
- ✓No cold starts — Node.js process stays warm
- ✓No function size limits or timeout caps
- ✓Background jobs, cron, WebSocket servers
- ✓Predictable hourly cost, no per-request surprise bills
- ✓Full control over Node.js version
- ✓SSH access — debug anything
- ✗Cold starts on first request
- ✗Function size limits (250 MB typical)
- ✗Restricted background processing
- ✗Per-request billing can spike unexpectedly
- ✗Managed Node.js — limited version control
- ✗No SSH — troubleshoot via logs only
Not every project needs a VPS — for fully static Next.js exports, shared hosting is cheaper and simpler.
Everything included.
Standard VPS features on every plan.
SSH + root access
Standard Ubuntu or AlmaLinux. Install Node.js, PM2, Nginx, Certbot — standard Linux tooling throughout.
Deploy via CI/CD
GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or any pipeline. SSH deploy key + git pull + pm2 restart. No proprietary deploy tooling needed.
NVMe SSD storage
Fast NVMe storage across all tiers. Build times, asset serving, and read/write operations all benefit.
1 Gbps network
1 Gbps uplink on every plan. High-bandwidth image/asset serving and API calls handled comfortably.
Roost AI assistant
Ask it to read Node.js logs, check memory usage, or diagnose a slow response — from the panel, without an SSH session.
Snapshots & backups
Take a snapshot before a risky deploy. Automated daily backups available as an add-on. Restore in minutes from the panel.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I run a Next.js app on Roost Hosting?
Yes. Deploy your Next.js app on a VPS with Node.js and PM2 (or similar). You get full root SSH access, so you can manage your process manager, set up Nginx as a reverse proxy, and configure whatever your app needs.
Does Roost Hosting support server-side rendering (SSR)?
Yes — because you're running on a real VPS with Node.js, SSR works the same as it would on any server. Unlike serverless/edge platforms, there are no cold-start penalties and no function size limits.
Can I deploy with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD?
Yes. Set up a deploy key on your VPS and trigger SSH deploys from any CI pipeline — GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bitbucket Pipelines. Standard approach: ssh in, git pull, pm2 restart.
What about static Next.js sites (next export)?
For static exports, shared hosting via cPanel works well and is cheaper. For server-side or API routes, use a VPS. Both are available from the same Roost Hosting panel.
Can I use a custom domain with HTTPS?
Yes. Point your domain's A record to your VPS IP, set up Nginx, and use Certbot for a free Let's Encrypt SSL cert. Standard Linux — nothing proprietary gets in the way.
What's the smallest VPS that will run Next.js?
Our M1 plan (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, from $0.007/hr) handles most Next.js apps without trouble. For high-traffic production sites, the M2 (2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM) is a more comfortable baseline.
Next.js hosting
without platform limits.
Real server. Real SSH. No cold starts. Hourly billing — destroy staging environments when done.