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Cloud Deployment Platform for Startups — Ship Faster on Your Own Infrastructure
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Built for Startups
Ship Fast, Stay in Control
Cloud 66 gives lean teams PaaS‑level simplicity with full infrastructure control—on your cloud, without lock‑in.
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Why startups choose Cloud 66
Speed without trade‑offs
Automate ops, keep full control, and avoid vendor lock‑in as you grow from MVP to product‑market fit.
Launch Without DevOps
Automated server provisioning, databases, SSL/TLS, scaling and backups so lean teams ship fast without bespoke scripts.
Predictable Startup Pricing
Transparent, usage‑based pricing aligned with your growth. Start free, pay as you go—no lock‑ins or surprise egress fees.
No Cloud Lock‑In
Run on your own cloud accounts (AWS, GCP, Azure, DO, Hetzner and more). Move between providers when you need—no re‑platforming.
Balance convenience and control
PaaS simplicity, minus the limits
Deploy with the ease of a PaaS while keeping SSH access, custom packages, and your choice of databases—all in your own accounts.
Get Started
Day 1 is Easy
Connect your Git, pick your cloud and deploy in minutes. Day 1 is simple—Cloud 66 handles the rest beyond it.
Step 1
Connect Your Git
Connect your Git repository to Cloud 66.
Step 2
Connect Your Cloud
Connect your cloud provider to Cloud 66.
Step 3
Deploy Your Application
See your application deployed.
Keep Going
Day 2 is What Matters
Many tools get your code onto a server. Cloud 66 keeps your app running in the real world—monitoring, scaling, security, backups and updates—acting like your own DevOps team.
Hardened Servers
Hardened servers with best‑practice security, automatic OS updates, patch management and monitoring.
One‑Click Staging Clones
Clone environments to debug and test safely. Reproduce production issues without manual setup.
RBAC for Small Teams
Granular roles keep production safe while enabling fast collaboration and onboarding/offboarding.
Managed Databases
PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis and more—configured, secured and backed up on your own cloud accounts.
Hosted Build Servers
Build and deploy your code with a fully managed build server. No need to build on production servers or manage build agents.
Smart Scaling
Scale horizontally or vertically based on application or server metrics. Balance cost and performance as traction grows.
Stretch your credits
CloudMatch: Use your cloud credits with Cloud 66
Many startups have free cloud credits but can't use them easily without running servers themselves. CloudMatch lets you apply those credits while enjoying a PaaS‑like experience on your own infrastructure.
Use Cloud Credits
Bring credits from any major provider and apply them to Cloud 66 usage while keeping resources in your own accounts.
PaaS on Your Infra
Enjoy automated builds, deploys, SSL and scaling like a PaaS—without losing SSH access, customization or portability.
Matched Credits
We match 10% of your valid cloud credit up to $500 so you can stretch your runway.
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10% credit match up to $500, new customers, 12‑month validity
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions startups ask about Cloud 66
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How is Cloud 66 different from a PaaS?
You get PaaS‑like automation (builds, deploys, SSL, scaling) but your apps and databases run in your own cloud accounts with full control and portability.
Can we migrate from Heroku or another PaaS?
Yes. Many teams start on a PaaS and move to Cloud 66 for control and cost. Bring Rails, Node, containers or static sites without rebuilding your stack.
Which clouds are supported?
AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, DigitalOcean, Hetzner and more. You can also mix providers and move between them without re‑platforming.
How does pricing work for startups?
Pricing scales with usage—based on servers and services you run—so you can prototype on a budget and pay more only as you grow.
Do we still have server access?
Yes. Resources run in your accounts and remain accessible via SSH for custom packages, performance tuning and integrations.
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