Frequently asked questions
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I can set this up myself on AWS/GCP/Azure. Why use Code Capsules?
You absolutely can—but managing infrastructure manually comes with a hidden cost: your time. Code Capsules reduces your devops overhead so your team can focus on shipping, not maintaining.
Firebase or Vercel is free (or cheap) to start with. Why not use that?
They're great until you need to scale or break out of the ecosystem. Code Capsules offers more flexibility, no vendor lock-in, predictable pricing, and edge infrastructure in Africa for lower latency.
Why do I need separate capsules for my services? Can't I just use one small server?
Code Capsules uses a managed container model. Each service runs in its own capsule so it can scale independently. With a single server, scaling one component means scaling everything.
Is Code Capsules more expensive than EC2 or other cloud options?
On paper, maybe. But we offer a fully managed experience, baked-in best practices, and scalability out of the box. That saves you time and money in the long run.
We're already using another cloud. Why should we switch?
Code Capsules is simpler, faster to use, and requires less ongoing management. If you want to move quickly without hiring a platform team, we're built for you.
I don't have time to migrate my deployments.
We get it. Our team can help you scope and plan your migration, minimizing disruption and handling the heavy lifting for you.
Isn't Netlify free to get started?
Yes, but Code Capsules gives you more. It keeps your entire stack in one platform. That means fewer integrations, better visibility, and a smoother developer experience.