Aviationstack ◆
Aviationstack is a scalable REST API for real-time flight tracking, historical flight data, airport info, and global aviation data.
from $49.99/mo
About Stacktape
What is Stacktape?
Stacktape is a PaaS 2.0 (Platform as a Service) that lets you deploy containers, serverless functions (Lambda), managed databases (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB), Redis, and 30+ other AWS services to your own AWS account. It handles the infrastructure glue—VPC, load balancers, IAM, CI/CD—so you get production-grade AWS infrastructure from scratch in about 24 hours, without needing a DevOps specialist.
What problem does it solve?
Traditional PaaS 1.0 tools (like Heroku, Render, Fly.io) lock you into limited deployment options, can cost up to 8x more at scale, and often hit an unsupported use-case that forces an expensive migration to raw AWS. Building in-house DevOps requires hundreds or thousands of hours writing CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform scripts, and maintaining them is a full-time job. Stacktape eliminates both extremes: it gives you the convenience of a PaaS with the flexibility and cost-control of owning your AWS account.
Who is it for?
Stacktape is best for startups, growing teams, and tech companies that want to ship fast without hiring a DevOps engineer. It works with any frontend or backend technology (Next.js, Django, Ruby on Rails, Go, etc.). It is not ideal for absolute beginners with zero AWS knowledge—you still need an AWS account and basic familiarity with cloud concepts.
Real use cases
Deploy a multi-container web app with a Postgres RDS database and Redis cache in under a day. Run serverless APIs on Lambda with DynamoDB and EventBridge. Host a Next.js application with server-side rendering using the OpenNext architecture. Set up a staging environment with preview deployments triggered by Git push.
Key features
- Deploy to your own AWS account — Full control, transparent AWS costs, no surprise egress fees or vendor lock-in.
- 30+ AWS services — Containers, Lambda, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redis, OpenSearch, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, Step Functions, Cognito, and more.
- First production-grade deployment in 24 hours — No DevOps knowledge required; battle-tested infrastructure from day one.
- Risk-free extensibility — Extend, override, or eject any configuration; never blocked by an unsupported use-case.
- Unlimited environments and deployments — On Flexible and Enterprise plans, spin up unlimited staging, preview, and production environments.
- Zero-downtime deployments — Blue/green and canary deployments, health checks, automatic rollbacks.
- Average 8-minute support response — On paid plans, get help from a team of AWS experts.
SaaSpartout Score
7.7
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
Stacktape Pricing
Stacktape pricing: from $0/mo (Free plan) or 30% of AWS costs (Flexible plan). Billing model: Freemium.
Free Plan — $0/mo
Includes most Stacktape platform features, 1 team member, up to $100/mo AWS costs, and 2 weeks of free premium support. No credit card required.
Flexible Plan — % of AWS costs
Unlimited team members and environments. Stacktape fee is a percentage of your monthly AWS costs: 30% on the first $1,000, 28% on $1,000–$4,000, 26% on $4,000–$10,000, 24% on $10,000–$15,000, 22% on $15,000–$20,000. Contact us for >$20,000. Includes unlimited deployments, all resources, and up to 24x7 dedicated support.
Enterprise Plan — Custom pricing
Custom quote. Includes SLA, self-hostable Stacktape platform, SOC 2 Type II report, and 24x7 on-call support.
Free plan available — no credit card required to start.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stacktape free?
Yes, there is a Free plan at $0/mo with no credit card required. It supports 1 team member, up to $100/mo in AWS costs, and includes most platform features plus 2 weeks of premium support.
How much does Stacktape cost?
Stacktape has a Free plan and a Flexible plan that charges a percentage of your AWS costs (starting at 30% for the first $1,000). Enterprise pricing is custom. You pay only for the AWS services you use, plus the Stacktape fee.
What can I deploy with Stacktape?
Containers (Docker), AWS Lambda functions, RDS/Aurora databases, DynamoDB tables, Redis clusters, OpenSearch, SQS queues, SNS topics, EventBridge, Step Functions, Cognito user pools, and more. It works with any frontend or backend technology.
Who is Stacktape best for?
Startups and growing teams that want production-grade AWS infrastructure without hiring a DevOps engineer. It is ideal for teams deploying web applications, APIs, or serverless architectures. It is not suitable for absolute beginners with no AWS account or cloud experience.
How does Stacktape compare to Vercel or Heroku?
Unlike Vercel (frontend-only) and Heroku (limited PaaS 1.0), Stacktape deploys to your own AWS account, supports containers and 30+ AWS services, and avoids vendor lock-in and high egress fees. It is often cheaper at scale and more flexible for complex backends.
Does Stacktape support preview deployments?
Yes, on Flexible and Enterprise plans you can deploy preview environments by Git push, with unlimited environments. The Free plan supports up to 100 deployments per month.
