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Node.js Hosting in the Cloud

Next.js, Nuxt, NestJS and any other Node.js framework as persistent containers. No serverless, no cold starts. Managed cloud platform from Germany.

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my-nextjs-app Container Deployment

Running

Web Server

node:20-alpine

Worker

bull:process

MariaDB

SSL active

app.example.com Level 4 · 512 MB

Persistent Containers No Serverless

Any Version

Via Docker Image

99.9%

Uptime

Germany

Server Location

NVMe

SSD Storage

Managed Node.js Hosting

Node.js Hosting for Next.js, Nuxt and any framework – without serverless limits

Node.js Hosting on LAY7 cloud is based on persistent containers instead of short-lived serverless functions. Your Next.js app, your Nuxt project or your NestJS backend runs as a long-running process – no cold starts, no short timeout limits of serverless platforms, no platform lock-in. Server-side rendering, API routes and WebSockets work reliably.

Unlike serverless platforms such as Vercel or Netlify, you retain full control over your Node.js process. Persistent WebSocket connections for real-time apps, background workers for queue processing, cron jobs for recurring tasks – all as separate container deployments, each with its own performance level.

LAY7 cloud is a managed cloud platform from Germany. You provide a Docker image with your Node.js app, configure it in the dashboard and deploy. The infrastructure – Kubernetes, SSL, backups, logs – is fully managed for you. GDPR compliant, with German data centers.

No Cold Starts

Persistent containers instead of serverless functions. Your app responds instantly.

WebSocket Support

Socket.io, ws or native WebSockets – persistent connections without a 30-second timeout.

Server Location Germany

GDPR compliant. Your data stays in German data centers.

Hourly billing

Full cost control, scalable anytime. A performance level costs €1.30/month.

Live in 3 steps

How to deploy your Node.js app

From zero to production in minutes – standard Docker, no proprietary buildpacks.

Create a Dockerfile

Define your Node.js environment in a Dockerfile. Node version, npm/yarn/pnpm install, build step – all in one file. Standard Docker, no proprietary format, no vendor lock-in.

FROM node:20-alpine → npm ci → npm run build → node server.js

Push image & configure

Push your Docker image to any registry of your choice – Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry or your own private registry. In the dashboard, configure web containers, workers and cron jobs as separate processes. Each with its own performance level for CPU and RAM.

Deploy & scale

One click starts the deployment. Your Node.js app runs as a persistent container on Kubernetes infrastructure. As traffic grows, scale CPU and RAM with a single click – effective immediately, without downtime.

Optimized for Node.js

Everything your Node.js app needs in production

Next.js, Nuxt, NestJS, Express, Fastify, Remix, Astro – if it runs on Node.js, it runs on LAY7 cloud.

Server-Side Rendering without compromise

Next.js with SSR, API Routes, Middleware and Incremental Static Regeneration – everything works because your app runs as a full Node.js process. No edge runtime limits, no stripped-down serverless variant. Nuxt, Remix and Astro SSR work just the same. The full Node.js server, just like you develop locally.

Next.js SSR & API Routes
Nuxt Server-Side Rendering
Remix & Astro SSR
No edge runtime restrictions

WebSockets & Real-Time Communication

Socket.io, ws or native WebSockets – persistent connections without the 30-second timeout of serverless platforms. Your Node.js process runs permanently and keeps connections open. Ideal for chat apps, live dashboards and collaborative editing.

Socket.io & ws support
No 30-second timeout
Persistent connections
Ideal for real-time apps

Full npm ecosystem & native modules

Use any npm package without restrictions. Native modules like sharp for image processing, bcrypt for password hashing or better-sqlite3 – everything works because your app runs in a full container. No package size limits, no restrictions on native bindings.

All npm packages available
Native modules (sharp, bcrypt, ...)
No package size limits
pnpm, yarn & npm support

Any Node.js framework as a container

Express, Fastify, Next.js, Nuxt, NestJS, Remix, Astro – if it runs on Node.js, it runs on LAY7 cloud. You provide a Docker image, configure in the dashboard and deploy. No buildpack, no proprietary format. Standard containers on Kubernetes infrastructure.

No Cold Starts

Your Node.js app runs as a persistent container – not as a serverless function. No spinning up on every request, no wait time for your users. Always ready, instantly responding.

SSR & API Server

Server-side rendering with Next.js or Nuxt – without limitations. Full control over the Node.js process. REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, tRPC – all in one container, always reachable.

npm Ecosystem

Full access to the entire npm ecosystem. Install any package, use native modules. No restrictions on package size or number of dependencies.

WebSocket Support

Socket.io, ws or native WebSockets – persistent connections without limits. No 30-second timeout like on serverless platforms. Ideal for real-time apps, chats and dashboards.

LAY7 cloud

Persistent containers
No cold starts
WebSocket support
Full Node.js control

Serverless Platforms

Serverless functions
Cold starts on every request
WebSocket limitations
Platform lock-in

Server Location

Germany

GDPR compliant. Your data and your users' data stays in German data centers. No US Cloud Act, no data transfers to third parties.

Scale anytime

More CPU and RAM with one click in the dashboard. Effective immediately, no downtime. Fewer resources when traffic drops – and you stay in full control of your costs.

Managed MariaDB for your Node.js app

Databases as a dedicated managed service – in the same network as your containers. Prisma, Drizzle, Knex or TypeORM connect directly. SSL certificates via Let's Encrypt for all domains, automatically issued and renewed.

Transparent Pricing

Billed by the hour, full cost control. Scale performance levels up and down anytime.

Starter

Simple Next.js app

Web Container (Level 4) 5.20 €
Volume (5 GB) 1.65 €

Full-Stack

Node.js app with worker & database

Web Container (Level 4) 5.20 €
Worker Container (Level 2) 2.60 €
MariaDB (Level 2, 1 GB) 2.93 €
Volume (5 GB) 1.65 €

All prices incl. VAT per month with continuous usage. Full price list

Frequently Asked Questions

All of them. You control the Node.js version via your Docker image. Node 18, 20, 22 or any other version – you have full control.
Yes, fully. Your Next.js app runs as a persistent Node.js process – SSR, API Routes, Middleware and Incremental Static Regeneration work without limitations.
Yes. Socket.io, ws or native WebSockets – persistent connections without the 30-second timeout of serverless platforms. Your Node.js process runs permanently, not as a short-lived serverless function.
Yes, without restrictions. You build your Docker image with all the dependencies you need – including native modules, sharp, bcrypt or other packages with native bindings.
In the dashboard, you choose the right level for your containers – more CPU and RAM with one click, without server migration. When traffic drops, simply scale down.