Developers
Less config.More creation.
Give your next side project a real home. Connect your repository and get back to the part you love: building.
- Framework detection
- Git deployments
- Live build logs
Nuxt hosting, fully managed.
Server rendering included.
Run your Nuxt app on HCode, managed app hosting from HostAfrica. Server-side rendering, server routes and a PostgreSQL database, without a server to maintain.
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
One pushPush to main and it is live. No servers to set up, no config to fight, just a URL you can send to someone.
PostgreSQLYour database sits right next to your app and gets backed up every day. Grab the connection string and get on with it.
SSL and rollbacksHTTPS is on from the first deploy. Shipped something broken? Roll back to the last good one and breathe.
From R50/moOne flat price in Rands. No dollar surprises when the exchange rate moves, no guessing what next month costs.
Nuxt first.Anything else beside it.
Nuxt is a Node.js project, so HCode detects it and builds it for you. Add a Python worker, a Go service or Redis next to it, or bring your own Dockerfile.
Read the docsYour ambition.A plan to match.
Start small. Make something that matters. Grow from there.
| SoloSmall beginnings. Big possibilities. | DeveloperMore room for your next release. | ProA home for your production apps. | TeamYour whole team. One platform. | Enterprise | |
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R50/mo Billed monthly R45.83/mo R550 billed yearly Save 8% | R200/mo Billed monthly R183.33/mo R2,200 billed yearly Save 8% | R499/mo Billed monthly R458.25/mo R5,499 billed yearly Save 8% | R999/mo Billed monthly R916.58/mo R10,999 billed yearly Save 8% | Custom | |
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| Projects | 3 | 5 | 10 | 20 | Custom |
| DatabasesPostgreSQL or Redis | 1 | 3 | 5 | 20 | Custom |
| Compute | |||||
| RAM | 1 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | Custom |
| Storage | 10 GB | 20 GB | 40 GB | 80 GB | Custom |
| Usage and features | |||||
| Backup retentiondaily backups | 3 days | 7 days | 30 days | 60 days | Custom |
| Enterprise | |||||
| Single sign-onSAML / OIDC | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Invoiced billingannual contract | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
Every plan includes
- Managed PostgreSQL
- Custom domains & SSL
All prices in ZAR. Annual figures show the monthly equivalent, billed yearly.
From git pushto a live Nuxt app.
Connect a GitHub repository or upload a .zip. HCode runs your build, starts the Nitro server it outputs and serves your app with SSL, so the next release is a push away.
Create a project
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- 1Source
- 2Build settings
- 3Details
GitHubDeploy from repo
UploadDeploy a .zip
Import from GitHub
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- ✓Source
- 2Build settings
- 3Details
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- $ git push origin main
- Repository connected: main
- Nuxt detected: preparing build
- Building Nitro server...
- Build complete
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- ✓Source
- ✓Build settings
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Live- Provisioning app + PostgreSQL in South Africa…
- SSL configured
- Deployment complete
Built for the wayNuxt apps run.
Nuxt renders on the server by default, and its Nitro engine needs a Node.js process that stays up. HCode keeps that process running, so you can stay in your components.
Universal rendering, as designed.
The default Node.js server output runs as it is: server-rendered pages, per-route rendering rules and server API routes. A static site from nuxt generate deploys too.
PostgreSQL for your server routes.
Your server/api handlers query managed PostgreSQL over a private network, through one connection string. It comes with every plan and is backed up every day.
Runtime config, kept private.
Set NUXT_ environment variables in the panel and they override your runtimeConfig when the server starts. They are stored encrypted, and only keys under public reach the browser.
Releases without downtime.
Each push builds a new version and brings it live without downtime. A build that fails never replaces the server that is running.
One click back.
Shipped a regression? Restore the last good deploy from the panel and keep your users on a version that works.
Your domain, with SSL.
Connect your own domain and HCode issues its SSL certificate automatically. Until then, a free subdomain works from the first deploy.
More than hosting.Everything Nuxt needs in production.
Managed PostgreSQL and Redis, SSL, daily backups and rollbacks are part of every HCode plan, so a new Nuxt app is ready for production from its first deploy.
A database, not a detour.
Managed PostgreSQL and Redis alongside your app, on its own private network. Keep your data close and your setup simple.
Secure from the start.
Your own domain with automated SSL, encrypted secrets and built-in backups. The essentials come with you.
Go forward. Roll back.
A new release goes live without downtime, and one that fails its checks never replaces the app that is running. Need the last one back? Roll back in a click.
One platform.Three ways to build.
Side projects, SaaS products and client work all deploy the same way on HCode. Here is what that looks like for you.
SaaS teams
Build the product.Keep your momentum.
Keep your app, its database and its background workers together, with the building blocks your product needs as it grows.
- Managed PostgreSQL
- Environment variables
- Rollbacks
Agencies
Client work.Without the busywork.
A modern workflow for every client. Every project gets a free subdomain the moment it deploys; add the client’s own domain when they are ready, give each teammate the right role, and bill predictably in Rands.
- Multiple projects
- Custom domains
- Free subdomains
Tell us what you are building and we will help you choose.
So, why HCode?Let’s compare.
Chances are you have shipped on Vercel, Netlify, Railway or Render, or your AI builder does it for you. All good tools. Here is what changes when your app and its database live in South Africa.
| code. | Vercel | Netlify | Railway | Render | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App runs in South Africa | Yes: Yes, by default | Cape Town on request; defaults to Washington, D.C. | No African region | US, Netherlands, Singapore | US, Germany, Singapore |
| Database beside the app | Yes: Managed PostgreSQL, same place | Through a marketplace partner | Through a partner-backed database | Managed PostgreSQL, same region | Managed PostgreSQL, same region |
| Billed in | Yes: Rands | US dollars | US dollars | US dollars | US dollars |
| Where you start | Yes: From R50/mo, always on | Free Hobby plan, personal and non-commercial use only | Free plan with a credit cap | A one-off trial credit, then a paid plan | Free instances sleep after 15 minutes idle |
| Push from GitHub, custom domain, SSL | Yes: Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Yes: A South African team, in your time zone | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Does HCode support Nuxt server-side rendering?
Yes. HCode runs the Node.js server that your Nuxt build outputs, so server-side rendering, server routes and middleware work as they do on your machine. A static site from nuxt generate deploys too.
Which Nitro preset should I use?
The default node-server preset. If your project sets a preset for another host, such as Vercel or Netlify, remove it before you deploy to HCode.
Do I have to manage a server or a database?
No. HCode is managed hosting. HostAfrica runs the servers and the PostgreSQL database; you push your code and manage the app from the HCode panel.
Is a database included?
Yes. Every HCode plan includes managed PostgreSQL with daily backups, so you never buy a database separately. The plan table on this page shows how many databases each plan includes.
How do I move an existing Nuxt app to HCode?
Connect the GitHub repository or upload a .zip, set your NUXT_ environment variables in the panel and deploy. Bring PostgreSQL data across from a .sql file or a pg_dump archive. Talk to our team if you would like help planning the move.
What support do I get?
HostAfrica support is available 24/7, and live chat is open during business hours. The HCode docs cover the platform step by step.
How do I get started?
Pick a plan on this page and order it in the HostAfrica panel, then connect your repository. Not sure which plan fits? Talk to our team and we will help you choose.