Runtimes
Deploy and scale your code in seconds with Clever Cloud’s managed runtimes, designed for the most popular languages and frameworks.
About Clever Cloud Runtimes
Clever Cloud Runtimes are preconfigured environments that run your code without requiring infrastructure management or manual setup. Whether you use Java, Node.js, PHP, Rust, .NET, or Docker, we provide native, secure, and scalable environments that keep your app available — so you can focus on features.
Supported Languages & Frameworks
.Net Core Applications
Deploy your .Net core applications on a resilient Platform as a Service…
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Go Applications
Clever Cloud streamlines Go language hosting, offering scalability, easy deployment, monitoring, and security for efficient Go application management.
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Deploy your Haskell applications on a resilient Platform as a Service…
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Clever Cloud is a seamless and efficient hosting solution for Java applications, supporting various Java versions and simplifies deployment through Git integration.
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Clever Cloud’s Node.js runtime delivers effortless Node.js application hosting with auto-scaling, Git integration, and robust support, streamlining development and deployment.
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Python Applications
Clever Cloud offers a Python runtime with easy deployment, scaling, and monitoring, enabling efficient hosting and management of Python applications.
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Scala Applications
Scala is a statically typed, multi-paradigm programming language that combines functional and object-oriented programming features for software development.
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How It Works
1 Choose where you want to host your application: on our servers in France, on partner servers worldwide, or on your own infrastructure.
2 Push your code to GitHub, GitLab, the console, our CLI, or via API.
3 Clever Cloud automatically detects it.
4 Your app is built, deployed, managed, and maintained continuously.
5 You decide whether to scale manually or automatically.
6 And that’s it!
Why Developers Love our Runtimes
Wide choice of native runtimes
Preconfigured environments for the most popular languages and frameworks, ready to use.
Docker support for specific cases
Easily deploy your containers for exotic, legacy, or custom stacks.
Built-in automation
Deployment, scaling, restarts, updates… everything is handled automatically.
Fast deployment, no configuration
Push your code, the runtime is detected automatically, and the app starts with no complex files to write.
Optimized performance
Each runtime is tuned for fast startup, reliable execution, and efficient resource management.
Use Cases
- Host a production-ready .NET app with minimal setup
- Run a custom Docker application with full stack control
- Deploy a real-time Elixir (Phoenix) web app
- Launch a Go microservice with custom build hooks
- Use FrankenPHP for high-performance PHP hosting
- Run a Haskell web server with Stack
- Set up continuous deployment for Java projects with Maven or Gradle
- Deploy static or frontend projects without servers
- Use the Linux runtime to run almost any technology!
The Difference Between Clever Cloud and Traditional Hosting
Clever Cloud
- Native runtimes
- Auto-scaling & auto redeploy
- European hosting & GDPR
- Transparent pricing
- Developer-first workflows
Traditional Hosting
- Manual configuration
- Static allocation
- Data scattered worldwide
- Complex billing
- Heavy DevOps processes
Get Started
Deploy your application in just a few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a “runtime” on Clever Cloud?
A runtime is a preconfigured environment that knows how to build and run your application. It manages dependency installation, execution, scaling, and monitoring. You just push your code, and it goes live.
Which languages and frameworks are supported?
We support most major languages and frameworks: Java, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, .NET Core, Go, Rust, Scala, Haskell, Elixir, as well as Dockerized or static apps. See each runtime’s documentation for details.
Can I customize the build or run process?
Yes. Most runtimes support environment variables (e.g., CC_RUN_COMMAND, CC_GO_BUILD_TOOL, CC_WEBROOT) and Clever Cloud–compatible build hooks. You can also use a .clevercloud config file in your repo.
How does Clever Cloud detect the runtime?
Our deployment engine automatically detects your project’s language based on its structure and configuration files (package.json, pom.xml, go.mod, etc.). You can also force runtime recognition through the Clever Cloud console or CLI.
How does scaling work?
Clever Cloud supports both manual and automatic horizontal and vertical scaling. You define minimum and maximum instance counts, and we adjust capacity based on load. All runtimes automatically restart in case of failure.
Is there vendor lock-in?
No. You can export your code and leave anytime. If you use Docker, we don’t modify your image. Our pricing is transparent as well: no hidden quotas or usage penalties.
Where are my apps hosted?
You can choose between our servers in France and partner datacenters worldwide (Canada, Poland, Australia, Singapore, Dubai, London, etc.), depending on performance and compliance needs. All hosting complies with European data protection standards (GDPR) and is located in jurisdictions free from extraterritorial laws.
How does pricing work?
You only pay when your app is running. You can pause it anytime. Pricing adapts whether you use manual or automatic scaling. You can pay upfront with credits or on a pay-as-you-go basis.