Python hosting · Shared & PHP Hosting
Browser-based Python hosting where a free account runs one small web app.
Checked against PythonAnywhere's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.
One web app at username.pythonanywhere.com with 512 MB disk and 100 CPU-seconds per day; must be renewed monthly.
| Limit | Free plan |
|---|---|
| Web apps | 1 (username.pythonanywhere.com) |
| Disk | 512 MB |
| CPU | 100 seconds / day |
| Outbound internet | Allowlisted sites over HTTP(S) only |
| Expiry | Web app expires after 1 month unless extended |
Outbound internet is limited to an allowlist, so many external APIs will not work.
Sign up for a Beginner account
Open the Web tab and add a new web app
Pick Django or Flask and your Python version
Upload code or git clone in a Bash console
Click 'Run until 1 month from today' each month
One web app at username.pythonanywhere.com with 512 MB disk and 100 CPU-seconds per day; must be renewed monthly. Free plan ends: Never (web app needs extending every month).
No, you can sign up for PythonAnywhere's free plan without a card.
Outbound internet is limited to an allowlist, so many external APIs will not work.
No, connecting your own domain needs a paid plan. The free plan gives you username.pythonanywhere.com.
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