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Deta Space

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Your personal cloud computer

A unique "personal cloud" platform where each user got their own isolated environment to install and run apps. Combined the simplicity of Heroku with the philosophy of self-hosted software. Completely free, backed by EU funding.

About Deta Space

Deta Space is a personal cloud platform that enables developers to build applications for themselves and distribute them to millions of users through a unique app-store-like experience. It provides managed infrastructure including databases, cloud storage, domains, cron scheduling, and API key management, all without requiring developers to configure or maintain servers. Deta Space reimagines the concept of personal computing by giving each user their own cloud environment where applications run in isolation.

The platform supports full-stack web applications built with popular frameworks like React, Next.js, Svelte, Nuxt, and backend languages including Python, Node.js, and Go. Deta offers its own simple SDK, Deta Base for NoSQL database operations, and Deta Drive for file storage. A distinctive feature is Teletype, an AI-powered assistant that allows users to spin up applications by describing them in natural language. The developer experience emphasizes simplicity with minimal configuration requirements.

Deta Space appeals to indie developers, hobbyists, and builders who want to create and distribute personal-scale applications without dealing with cloud infrastructure complexity. It is particularly well-suited for productivity tools, personal dashboards, lightweight APIs, and experimental projects. The platform plans to introduce monetization features so developers can sell their applications through the Deta Space ecosystem, creating a curated marketplace for personal cloud applications.

Pricing & Platform Specs

Pricing Summary

Personal cloud computing platform and serverless app runtime. Personal Free tier offers $0/mo access for running a personal cloud instance, installing Space Discovery apps, and using built-in Deta Base and Drive storage. Space Horizon subscriptions ($5–$10/mo) provide expanded compute memory, custom domain binding, and increased persistent storage limits.

Supported Platforms

Was: Web

Why it was discontinued

discontinued June 1, 2024

Shut down on June 1, 2024. Despite a passionate community and innovative "personal cloud" concept, Deta couldn't find a sustainable business model with everything being free. The team pivoted to building enterprise developer tools. Users had 30 days to export their data. A reminder that "free forever" platforms rarely are — especially when the business model never materializes.

use instead: Netlify, Railway, Fly.io

Explore categories, tags & use cases

Web platform for modern development

Jamstack-focused cloud platform specializing in deploying static sites, serverless functions, and modern web applications with Git-based CI/CD. Features instant rollbacks, deploy previews for every PR, split testing, edge functions, form handling, identity/auth, and a global CDN with automatic HTTPS. Native support for Next.js, Nuxt, Gatsby, Hugo, Astro, and all major static site generators. Free $0 forever plan plus Personal and Pro credit-based tiers for growing traffic and team workflows.

freemium

Infrastructure, instantly

Modern cloud platform for deploying full-stack apps, databases, and workers with instant provisioning and usage-based pricing. Deploy from GitHub or CLI with zero config for Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, and Docker. Built-in PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and MongoDB with auto backups. Features private networking, environment management, cron jobs, TCP proxying, and real-time logs. Popular with indie hackers and startups for fast MVPs with a generous free trial including $5 monthly credits.

paid

Run your app close to users

Global application hosting platform that runs full-stack apps, databases, and services close to users in 30+ regions using lightweight Firecracker micro-VMs. Deploy Docker containers or use built-in builders for Rails, Laravel, Django, Node.js, and Go. Features persistent volumes, private networking, auto-scaling, PostgreSQL/Redis managed databases, and a powerful CLI. Ideal for latency-sensitive apps needing multi-region presence. Generous free allowance with pay-as-you-go pricing.

paid

Community experience

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FAQ

What is Deta Space?

A unique "personal cloud" platform where each user got their own isolated environment to install and run apps. Combined the simplicity of Heroku with the philosophy of self-hosted software. Completely free, backed by EU funding.

Is Deta Space free?

Deta Space offers a free tier alongside paid plans. Personal cloud computing platform and serverless app runtime. Personal Free tier offers $0/mo access for running a personal cloud instance, installing Space Discovery apps, and using built-in Deta Base and Drive storage. Space Horizon subscriptions ($5–$10/mo) provide expanded compute memory, custom domain binding, and increased persistent storage limits.

Is Deta Space still available?

No — Deta Space was discontinued on June 1, 2024. Shut down on June 1, 2024. Despite a passionate community and innovative "personal cloud" concept, Deta couldn't find a sustainable business model with everything being free. The team pivoted to building enterprise developer tools. Users had 30 days to export their data. A reminder that "free forever" platforms rarely are — especially when the business model never materializes. Consider Netlify, Railway, Fly.io instead.

What are the best Deta Space alternatives?

The first editor-selected Deta Space alternatives are Netlify, Railway, Fly.io.