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Deploy your Node.js applications — Express, Next.js, NestJS — on the French sovereign cloud. A single git push is all it takes: Clever Cloud installs dependencies, builds the project, and starts the application.
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    01 Git push → production, in minutes

    At every git push to the configured branch, Clever Cloud:

    • Automatically detects the Node.js version and package manager (npm, yarn, pnpm)
    • Installs dependencies (npm ci or yarn install)
    • Runs the build script (npm run build) if present
    • Starts the application with zero downtime
    • Configures auto-scaling based on load

    No PM2, no Nginx, no SSL certificates to manage. Everything is included and automatically maintained by the platform. Natively supported frameworks:
    • Express.js — REST APIs, web servers, zero configuration
    • Next.js — SSR, SSG and API routes supported
    • NestJS — TypeScript, modular architecture
    • Fastify, Koa, Hapi — automatically detected via package.json
    • Workers and microservices — deployable as independent instances
  2. 02

    02 TypeScript, full-stack, monorepo — all supported

    Clever Cloud compiles your TypeScript project at build time (via tsc or ts-node depending on your configuration). No manual transpilation management in production.

    For full-stack Next.js projects, the platform handles the build and Node.js server startup in a single deployment. Public environment variables (NEXT_PUBLIC_*) and private ones are managed separately and securely. For monorepos, Clever Cloud supports npm and yarn workspaces. Each service can be deployed as an independent application with its own environment variables.
  3. 03

    03 Auto Scaling

    Whether you run an e-commerce or a business-oriented application, you don’t always need the same resources. From campaigns to seasons… We offer both manual and auto-scaling.

  4. 04

    04 Sovereign hosting

    You only pay when your applications are running, and you stop them whenever you want. Purchase credits and use them continuously, or set a maximum spend over a defined period.

    • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and HDS certified
    • GDPR compliant
    • UGAP listed
    • SecNumCloud zone available (via Cloud Temple)
  5. 05

    05 Allocate time for the product

    Updating Rust versions, tweaking the configuration files or mitigating DDoS attacks takes time. Clever Cloud handles this for you according to your scaling settings.

Deploy Node.js: Clever Cloud supports the majority of frameworks

  • Express.js
  • Next.js
  • NestJS
  • Koa
  • Fastify
  • Hapi
  • AdonisJS
  • Meteor
  • Sails.js
  • Remix
  • Nuxt.js
Our pricing depends on the size and the number of instances your application needs. Compare it with your current pricing or on our calculator in the pricing page.

Frequently asked questions

How do I deploy an Express.js application on Clever Cloud?

Link your Git repository to Clever Cloud, configure the deployment branch, and run git push. The platform detects Express automatically, installs npm dependencies, and starts the application. Expect less than 5 minutes for a first deployment.

Is Next.js supported on Clever Cloud?

Yes. Next.js is supported in SSR mode (Node.js server) and static mode (export). The build (npm run build) runs automatically on deployment. NEXT_PUBLIC_* environment variables are injected at build time, all others at runtime.

Does Clever Cloud support TypeScript?

Yes. TypeScript is compiled automatically at build time if your project contains a tsconfig.json. You can use tsc, ts-node, or any build tool (Vite, esbuild, etc.) via the npm run build script.

Which Node.js version is available?

All active Node.js LTS versions are available, as well as older versions. The version is configurable via the CC_NODE_VERSION environment variable. Security patches are applied automatically by Clever Cloud.

How do I host a Node.js backend with a PostgreSQL database on Clever Cloud?

Create a Node.js application and a managed PostgreSQL database from the console. Clever Cloud automatically injects the DATABASE_URL environment variable into your application. No additional network configuration is required.

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