1. Connect Your Repository
Link your GitHub repository and select the branch you want to deploy. Launchpad automatically detects your application and prepares the build environment.
Launchpad App Platform
Deploy and Scale Apps in the Cloud Without Managing Servers
Build, deploy and scale web applications and APIs directly from your Git repository. Launchpad runs on QuickCloud’s resilient UK cloud infrastructure for reliable and scalable deployments.
GitHub Deployments
UK Cloud Infrastructure
Easy Scaling
High-Availability Platform
Trusted infrastructure for developers, startups and growing businesses
From Git Repository to Production in Three Steps
Connect your code repository, configure your application, and Launchpad handles the rest – builds, deployments and infrastructure.
2. Configure Your App
Choose resources, environment variables and scaling options. Launchpad handles server provisioning, networking and platform configuration.
3. Deploy and Scale
Launchpad builds your application and deploys it to production. Push updates to Git and new versions deploy automatically.
Build the products your customers need
SaaS & web apps
Launch multi-tenant web apps without managing infrastructure.
APIs & microservices
Deploy multiple services with independent scaling and routing.
Background workers
Run queue processors, schedulers, and automation workloads.
Simple pricing that scales with you
Start free, then move to production-grade resources as your usage grows.
Free Tier
Great for prototypes, landing pages, and lightweight projects.
From
£0.00
/month
- 1 GiB transfer per app
- GitHub & GitLab deploys
- Automatic HTTPS
- Custom domains
- DDoS protection
- Unlimited team members
Production
Built for production applications with scalable resources, high availability and advanced deployment features.
From
£5.00
/month
- Shared CPU compute
- Horizontal & vertical scaling
- CPU scaling
- Hourly app metrics
- Log forwarding
- High-availability deployments
- Dedicated outbound IP
- Dev & production databases
- Deployment rollbacks
Dedicated
Dedicated CPU resources for high-performance production workloads.
From
£29.00
/month
- Dedicated CPU resources
- Guaranteed performance
- Horizontal and vertical scaling
- CPU scaling
- Application metrics
- Centralised log forwarding
- High-availability deployments
- Production databases
- Deployment rollbacks
Launchpad Container App Pricing
Simple and predictable pricing for container-based applications. Choose the compute size that fits your workload and scale resources as your application grows.
Type
| Container Size | Type | Apps | Services | Domains | Storage | CPU | Memory | Public Ports | Transfer | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Shared | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 GiB | 0.5 vCPU | 512 MiB | No | 1 GiB | £0.00 |
| SLP1 | Shared | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 GiB | 1 vCPU | 512 MiB | No | 50 GiB | £5.00 |
| SLP2 | Shared | 2 | 3 | 3 | 25 GiB | 1 vCPU | 1 GiB | Yes | 100 GiB | £10.00 |
| SLP3 | Shared | 3 | 4 | 5 | 50 GiB | 1 vCPU | 1 GiB | Yes | 150 GiB | £12.00 |
| SLP4 | Shared | 4 | 6 | 8 | 100 GiB | 1 vCPU | 2 GiB | Yes | 200 GiB | £25.00 |
| SLP5 | Shared | 6 | 10 | 15 | 200 GiB | 2 vCPUs | 4 GiB | Yes | 250 GiB | £50.00 |
| DLP1 | Dedicated | 1 vCPU | 512 MiB | 100 GiB | Yes | £29.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP2 | Dedicated | 1 vCPU | 1 GiB | 200 GiB | Yes | £34.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP3 | Dedicated | 1 vCPU | 2 GiB | 300 GiB | Yes | £39.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP4 | Dedicated | 1 vCPU | 4 GiB | 400 GiB | Yes | £49.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP5 | Dedicated | 2 vCPUs | 4 GiB | 500 GiB | Yes | £78.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP6 | Dedicated | 2 vCPUs | 8 GiB | 600 GiB | Yes | £98.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP7 | Dedicated | 4 vCPUs | 8 GiB | 700 GiB | Yes | £156.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP8 | Dedicated | 4 vCPUs | 16 GiB | 800 GiB | Yes | £196.00 | — | — | — | — |
| DLP9 | Dedicated | 8 vCPUs | 32 GiB | 1000 GiB | Yes | £392.00 | — | — | — | — |
Build with the Tools You Already Use
Launchpad supports a wide range of programming languages, frameworks and containerised workloads. Deploy modern web apps, APIs, workers and background jobs with ease.
Languages
Frameworks
Stacks
Everything you need to stay in control
Launchpad provides the tools developers need to build, deploy and scale applications without managing servers or infrastructure.
Managed runtime
Automatic patching, SSL, and infrastructure updates keep apps secure.
CI/CD built in
Deploy on git push with quick rollbacks and preview environments.
Easy scaling
Scale horizontally or vertically without re-architecting.
Security by default
Private networking, secure traffic, and automatic HTTPS.
Container support
Deploy Docker images with custom build and runtime commands.
Observability
Live metrics, logs, and alerts keep teams informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Launchpad?
Launchpad is QuickHost’s application platform for deploying and scaling web apps, APIs and background services without managing servers. Connect your Git repository or container image, and Launchpad handles builds, deployments and infrastructure.
How do deployments work?
Launchpad supports deployments from Git repositories such as GitHub and GitLab, as well as container registries. When new code is pushed, Launchpad can automatically build and deploy the updated version of your application.
What languages and frameworks are supported?
Launchpad supports applications written in popular languages including Node.js, Python, PHP, Go, Ruby and .NET. Frameworks such as Laravel, Django, Rails, Express and Next.js can be deployed using Git or container-based workflows.
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes. You can connect your own domain to any application deployed on Launchpad. HTTPS certificates are automatically provisioned and renewed.
Can applications scale?
Launchpad supports both horizontal and vertical scaling. Applications can scale based on CPU usage or manually adjusted resource limits.
Is Launchpad suitable for production workloads?
Yes. Production plans include high availability deployments, automatic operating system updates, monitoring metrics, log forwarding and dedicated networking features.
Where is Launchpad hosted?
Launchpad runs on QuickHost’s UK infrastructure in secure data centres, providing reliable connectivity, DDoS protection and proactive monitoring.
Start Deploying Your Applications Today
Connect your repository, deploy your application and scale as your traffic grows. Launchpad handles the infrastructure so you can focus on building.