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A panel on your server.

RunCloud alternative for PHP hosting

Q: Is fortrabbit cheaper than RunCloud plus a server?

For small apps - RunCloud is a subscription on top of the server, which the cloud provider bills separately. A fortrabbit app with MySQL starts at about €5 a month, both in one bill.

Q: Do queue workers and cron jobs run on fortrabbit?

Yes - Workers and crons run as jobs next to the web app, configured in the dashboard, much like Supervisor jobs and cron jobs on RunCloud.

Q: Can custom Nginx rules move?

As .htaccess - fortrabbit runs Apache. Rewrite rules move into .htaccess.

RunCloud sets up the web server, PHP and the database on a server and gives it a good dashboard. The server is still yours to rent, size and pay for separately. Consider fortrabbit.

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About RunCloud

RunCloud is a server management panel from Malaysia. It connects to a server at a cloud provider and installs the web server, PHP and the database, then handles web apps, Git deployment with a script, cron jobs, Supervisor workers and backups from one dashboard. Its DNS Manager edits records in a connected Cloudflare account.

Why not RunCloud?

RunCloud manages the server, but the server stays a separate product with a separate bill and a size to pick. Root-level packages, disk space and the capacity during a traffic spike are decisions for the customer.

For an agency with many WordPress sites on a few servers, that model works. For one PHP app, it means two subscriptions and a server to watch.

Why fortrabbit

fortrabbit hosts PHP apps, not servers. Git push deploys, Composer and npm in the build, MySQL as a component, and cron jobs and workers as settings. One bill covers the runtime, MySQL and the infrastructure.

RunCloud and fortrabbit

Feature	RunCloud	fortrabbit
Unit	Server you rent	Managed app
Bills	Panel and server	One
Web server	Nginx, optional Apache	Apache
Deploys	Git with a script	git push, build commands
Workers	Supervisor	Jobs component
Server capacity	Yours to size	Components per app

Different by design #

Pay in arrears

Daily prorated, post-paid billing. No upfront payment, no yearly commitment.

Modular pricing

Pay per component and scale each one from xs to 2xl on its own.

No dark patterns

No vendor lock-in, no upselling, no misleading messages.

Humans in support

Eye-level developer chat over the support bubble. No sales calls.

Developer-first

Git-push deploy, SSH access, bring your own code. No 1-click bloat.

Managed platform

A hardened, service-oriented PHP stack. Deploy code, skip the server admin.

Frequently asked #

Is fortrabbit cheaper than RunCloud plus a server?

For small apps

For small apps - RunCloud is a subscription on top of the server, which the cloud provider bills separately. A fortrabbit app with MySQL starts at about €5 a month, both in one bill.

Do queue workers and cron jobs run on fortrabbit?

Yes

Yes - Workers and crons run as jobs next to the web app, configured in the dashboard, much like Supervisor jobs and cron jobs on RunCloud.

Can custom Nginx rules move?

As .htaccess

As .htaccess - fortrabbit runs Apache. Rewrite rules move into .htaccess.

What customers say #

Having fortrabbit is like having a dedicated DevOps engineer on the team, taking care of the infrastructure so we can focus on writing code. We've used many PaaS providers, but none come close to fortrabbit's mix of features, reliability, predictable and fair pricing, and fast, genuinely helpful support. Their service has been rock solid, giving us the confidence that our apps are in good hands.

Len van Essen

CTO at Fitwinkel

2026 — Direct feedback

Unmatched performances and ease-of-configure. I really like what fortrabbit is doing for the modern PHP hosting ecosystem, and I'd suggest anyone to have a try with them.

Federico Magnani

CTO at glueglue