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Free dynos shut off after inactivity (~30 minutes in my experience). So you're probably subsidizing a lot less than you think, since most production apps have s
by Smudge 14y ago
Free dynos shut off after inactivity (~30 minutes in my experience). So you're probably subsidizing a lot less than you think, since most production apps have scaled beyond the free tier.
- kentf 14y agoGood insight. I still think that having them tiered would make more sense. More curious as to why they aren't.
- Smudge 14y agoCustomer acquisition, I would think. The cost to them is very small compared to the gains they get by attracting so may people with an awesome, simple-to-use service. Think of it as the "gateway" dyno. Tiers would just get in the way of the simplicity of their service.
- dmishe 14y agoI've seen "tips" on the internet of hooking up pingdom to keep dynes active at all times