Encore — Free Plan for Startups

Deal Highlights

Encore — Backend Development Framework With Built-In Infrastructure

Encore is a backend development platform that combines a Go and TypeScript framework with automatic infrastructure provisioning. Define API endpoints in code, and Encore automatically sets up databases, caches, pub/sub, and cron jobs — no Terraform, no Docker, no cloud console clicking.

Infrastructure From Code

Traditional backend development: write code, configure Docker, set up Terraform, provision databases, configure networking. Encore: write code with infrastructure annotations, deploy, and Encore provisions everything automatically on AWS or GCP.

Type-Safe APIs

Define API endpoints with type annotations. Encore generates API documentation, client SDKs, and architecture diagrams automatically. The framework catches API contract violations at compile time.

Local Development

Run your entire backend locally with one command. Databases, caches, and pub/sub run in containers automatically. Development dashboard shows traces, API docs, and architecture visualization.

Encore vs Building on AWS/GCP Directly

Direct cloud setup takes weeks of DevOps work. Encore provisions the same infrastructure in minutes from your code annotations. The trade-off: less infrastructure flexibility in exchange for dramatically faster development.

Getting Started

1. Install the Encore CLI
2. Create a service with type-safe API endpoints
3. Add infrastructure with code annotations
4. Deploy to Encore Cloud or self-host on AWS/GCP

Pricing

Free for hobbyists and small teams. Pro plans for production workloads at competitive pricing.

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