Why I use it: Run apps close to users on edge infrastructure. Great for globally distributed SaaS.
Why I use it: Developer-friendly cloud with simple pricing. App Platform makes deployment as easy as git push.
Why I use it: Best for enterprises in the Microsoft ecosystem. Azure DevOps + GitHub integration is strong for SaaS teams.
Why I use it: Best for data-heavy SaaS. BigQuery and Vertex AI are standouts. Cloud Run is excellent for containerized apps.
Why I use it: The 800-pound gorilla of cloud. Unmatched service breadth. Start with Lambda + S3 + RDS for most SaaS apps.
Why I use it: Deploy anything from a GitHub repo in seconds. The simplest path from code to production.
Why I use it: The best frontend deployment platform. Built by the Next.js team — zero-config deploys and edge functions.
Why I use it: The original PaaS. Simple deployment model though pricing has increased. Good for getting started fast.
Why I use it: JAMstack deployment platform with great DX. Instant rollbacks, branch deploys, and serverless functions.
Why I use it: Modern Heroku alternative with free tier. Auto-deploys from Git with managed databases.