Why KVMPods is a Better Alternative to Google Cloud Run in 2024
Looking for a more predictable Cloud Run alternative? See how KVMPods provides Docker hosting with fixed monthly pricing, no cold starts, and 2TB included bandwidth - starting at just €10/month.
Tired of Google Cloud Run's complex usage-based billing? Here's why developers are switching to KVMPods for simpler Docker deployments.
The Hidden Costs of Cloud Run
If you're using Google Cloud Run, you're probably familiar with these challenges:
1. Usage-Based Pricing Complexity
- CPU: $0.00002400/vCPU-second
- Memory: $0.00000250/GB-second
- Request fees
- Networking costs
- Cold start penalties
What seems cheap initially becomes a complex calculation of:
- Number of requests
- Request duration
- Resource allocation
- Idle time
- Network egress
2. Additional Service Costs
- Cloud SQL: $~30/month minimum
- Redis: $~50/month minimum
- Container Registry storage
- Network egress ($0.12/GB)
- Monitoring and logging
Enter KVMPods: Predictable Docker Hosting
KVMPods takes a refreshingly simple approach:
1. One Clear Price
Starting at €10/month:
- Dedicated KVM server
- Full Docker Compose support
- 2TB bandwidth included
- Run any containers you want
- No usage calculations
2. Deploy Your Entire Stack
# Your complete application in one docker-compose.yml
services:
webapp:
image: your-app:latest
ports:
- "3000:3000"
postgres:
image: postgres:16
volumes:
- ./data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
redis:
image: redis:latest
Just paste your compose file and deploy. No need to calculate resource allocations or worry about cold starts.
Real World Comparison
| Feature | Cloud Run | KVMPods |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Usage-based | €10/month flat |
| Resource Type | Serverless | Dedicated KVM |
| Database | +$30/month | Included |
| Redis | +$50/month | Included |
| Cold Starts | Yes | Never |
| Bandwidth | $0.12/GB | 2TB included (€2/2TB after) |
Why Developers are Switching
1. Predictable Costs
- Fixed monthly pricing
- No usage calculations
- No cold start penalties
- Included bandwidth
- No surprise bills
2. Better Performance
- No cold starts
- Dedicated resources
- Consistent response times
- KVM-level isolation
3. Simpler Architecture
- Native Docker Compose
- Run any container stack
- Local-like environment
- No cloud-specific configs
4. Easy Deployment
- Prepare your docker-compose.yml
- Create your KVMPod
- Paste and deploy
- Set up domains
Common Questions
"What about auto-scaling?"
Most applications don't need complex auto-scaling. A properly configured Docker Compose stack can handle significant load.
"Is it less powerful?"
No - you get dedicated KVM resources without the overhead of serverless architecture.
"What about SSL?"
SSL certificates are automatically provisioned for your domains at no extra cost.
Making the Switch
Moving from Cloud Run to KVMPods is straightforward:
- Export your Docker images
- Create your docker-compose.yml
- Deploy on KVMPods
- Update your DNS
Conclusion
While Cloud Run offers serverless scaling, its usage-based pricing can become complex and expensive. KVMPods provides a simpler alternative: predictable pricing, better performance, and no cold starts.
Ready to escape usage-based billing? Try KVMPods and experience the simplicity of fixed-price Docker hosting.