Alternative to Platform.sh (Upsun)
Wodby vs Platform.sh (Upsun)
Platform.sh, now Upsun, is built around a Git-driven PaaS workflow with cloned preview environments and managed multi-cloud infrastructure. Wodby is a better fit when you want that platform convenience without giving up infrastructure choice and Kubernetes-based portability.
Wodby focuses on complete application stacks, persistent services, and a more open operating model across Wodby Cloud, your own managed Kubernetes, or single-server self-hosted Kubernetes.
Why teams choose Wodby instead
- Choose between fully managed Wodby Cloud, your own Kubernetes account, or single-server self-hosted Kubernetes instead of staying inside one vendor-managed platform.
- Keep a Kubernetes-based foundation that gives teams a clearer migration path and more control over long-term infrastructure decisions.
- Run complete stacks with app services, databases, caches, cron, backups, and environment management in one platform workflow.
Platform.sh (Upsun) may fit better when
- Teams that specifically want a Git-branch-centric PaaS with automatically cloned preview environments tied closely to their repository workflow.
- Organizations comfortable staying inside Platform.sh/Upsun-managed infrastructure in exchange for a highly opinionated managed experience.
Key differences
Infrastructure model
Wodby
Lets you run on Wodby Cloud, your own managed Kubernetes, or single-server self-hosted Kubernetes with the same platform direction.
Platform.sh (Upsun)
Managed multi-cloud platform operated by Platform.sh/Upsun rather than a bring-your-own-cluster model.
Portability and lock-in
Wodby
Built on Kubernetes with a more direct path to infrastructure ownership and migration if requirements change.
Platform.sh (Upsun)
Offers strong platform automation, but its workflow is more tightly coupled to Platform.sh/Upsun conventions and managed runtime model.
Workflow emphasis
Wodby
Centers on operating full application stacks with integrated services, persistent workloads, and deployment flexibility.
Platform.sh (Upsun)
Centers on Git-driven environments where branches or pull requests create preview environments and can clone parent data automatically.
Wodby is usually the better choice for
- Teams that want PaaS speed but still need infrastructure flexibility, Kubernetes portability, or a cleaner exit path.
- Businesses running persistent multi-service applications that need more direct control over stack topology and hosting strategy.
Platform.sh (Upsun) is usually the better choice for
- Teams that want Platform.sh/Upsun’s branch-based preview environment workflow to be the core of how they develop and review changes.
- Organizations that prefer a more opinionated managed PaaS over deeper infrastructure ownership.
Start deploying apps with Wodby
Choose Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or K3s, then deploy stacks with CI/CD, backups, SSL, integrations, and environment management in the same platform.
- Run the same stack workflow on Wodby Cloud, managed Kubernetes, or K3s
- Deploy app instances for production, staging, previews, and development
- Use Wodby CI or your existing pipeline with the Wodby CLI
- Keep backups, certificates, integrations, and access control in the platform
Start for free
- 10 app services
- 30 minutes of integrated CI
- 5 GB of private registry
- Stacks & integrations
- Technical domains with SSL