Over time, I realized I don't really want to manage services needed to run my apps on a VPS, like Apache, nginx or MySQL configuration and upgrades.
Is there anything like WebFaction, but cheaper, that can handle sysadmining for me?
Is there anything like WebFaction, but cheaper, that can handle sysadmining for me?
Heroku is pretty hassle free though, so it's a good choice. I think people overestimate the amount of work it takes to maintain a basic server though. It's generally on the order of max 1hr/month. Considering the premium you pay for managed hosting, most people don't make the $500/hr that would make hosted worthwhile...
Plus the freedom that comes from not being locked into a managed solution often saves you days of aggravation down the line.