Plans & Resource Quotas Comparison
Transparent breakdown of container CPU, RAM, bandwidth quotas, active deployment slots, database access, and lifetime duration across all AcadSites plans.
Detailed Plans & Quotas Comparison
AcadSites enforces transparent, hard-capped resource quotas to guarantee zero surprise bills. Select the tier that matches your project scale:
| Feature / Resource | Starter (Free) | Student Pass | Premium (Lite) | Unlimited (Max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ₹0 / $0 Free Forever | ₹449 / year (~₹37/mo) | ₹99 / mo (Billed annually) | ₹199 / mo (Billed annually) |
| Active Hosted Sites | 1 Active Website | 2 Live Deployments | 3 Active Websites | 10 Active Websites |
| Monthly Bandwidth | 1 GB / month | 3 GB / month | 10 GB / month | 30 GB NVMe / month |
| Container RAM | 128 MB Sandboxed | 256 MB Dedicated | 512 MB Dedicated | 512 MB High-Performance |
| Concurrent Traffic | 50 Concurrency | 100 Concurrency | 150 Concurrency | 250 High Concurrency |
| Supported Runtimes | Static HTML/CSS, React & Vite SPAs | Node.js, Python (FastAPI/Flask), React, Vite | Next.js SSR, Node.js & Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django) | Next.js SSR, Node.js, Python FastAPI/Django, ML Microservices |
| Outbound DB Connections | Client APIs only | Enabled (MongoDB, Supabase, Postgres) | Enabled (All Managed Cloud DBs) | Enabled (High-Throughput Pool) |
| GitHub Continuous Deploys | 2 Deploys / day | 5 Deploys / day | 10 Deploys / day | 50 Deploys / day |
| Custom Domains | Free *.acadkits.dev + Auto SSL | Free *.acadkits.dev + Auto SSL | Custom Domain Mapping + Auto SSL | Unlimited Custom Domains + Apex & Priority SSL |
| Hosting Lifetime & Uptime | Continuous (Free 1-Click Renew) | 24/7 Permanent (While Active) | 24/7 Permanent (While Active) | 24/7 Permanent (While Active) |
| Developer Tools & AcadShare | AcadShare 20MB, 3 AI rewrites/day | AcadShare 50MB, 1 Free Catalog Project | AcadShare 50MB, 50 AI rewrites, 3 Free Projects | AcadShare 100MB, Unlimited AI rewrites, 5 Free Projects |
| Billing Protection / Overages | $0 (Never billed) | $0 (Never billed) | $0 (Never billed) | $0 (Never billed) |
Zero Overages & Hard-Capped Billing Protection
Unlike traditional serverless cloud providers that automatically charge overage fees when traffic spikes, AcadSites enforces strict hard-capped protection. When your deployment hits its monthly bandwidth quota, your site safely throttles or serves cached edge responses rather than generating an unexpected multi-thousand dollar bill.
You will NEVER receive a surprise invoice on AcadSites. If you require more bandwidth or deployment capacity, you can upgrade your plan proactively at any time.
Continuous Uptime & Seamless Renewals
Deployments on Student Pass, Premium (Lite), and Unlimited (Max) tiers run 24/7/365 with permanent continuous hosting with zero cold starts as long as your subscription is active. Starter (Free) hobby projects stay live with a simple free 1-click renewal in your dashboard.
Student Developer Pass Eligibility & Verification
The Student Developer Pass is an academic exclusive offering 84% off regular pricing. It is available to enrolled high school, college, and university students. Verification is instant with a valid institution email (.edu, .ac.in, etc.) or within 12 hours by submitting your official student ID card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect a custom domain on the Starter (Free) plan?+
The Starter plan includes a free *.acadkits.dev vanity subdomain with automated Let’s Encrypt SSL. To connect your own custom apex or subdomain (e.g. yourname.com), upgrade to the Premium (Lite) or Unlimited (Max) tier.
Can I host persistent databases inside AcadSites containers?+
AcadSites containers are stateless and ephemeral to ensure instant deployments and self-healing. For persistent data storage, connect your Student, Premium, or Unlimited deployment to managed cloud databases like Supabase, Neon PostgreSQL, MongoDB Atlas, or PlanetScale via environment variables.
How do I upgrade from Starter or Student to Premium/Unlimited?+
Navigate to the Pricing page or click "Upgrade Plan" inside your project dashboard. Select your target tier and cycle (Monthly or Annual with 15% discount) to immediately unlock higher bandwidth, more project slots, and higher container RAM.
What happens when my project reaches its monthly bandwidth cap?+
When your site reaches 100% of its monthly bandwidth, AcadSites will gracefully throttle requests instead of charging overages. You will receive an email alert and can upgrade to the next tier or wait for the cycle reset.
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