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Serv00 free tier

Free FreeBSD shared hosting from Poland with SSH and many languages, not just PHP.

Checked against Serv00's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. A few details were not stated on the official page; those are marked “Not stated” or worded with care. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What Serv00's free plan gives you

3 GB SSD, 512 MB RAM, SSH access, up to 100 sites, and MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.

Serv00 free plan limits
LimitFree plan
Disk3 GB SSD
RAM512 MB
Processes15
Databases10 MySQL, 3 PostgreSQL, 3 MongoDB
TransferUnlimited
Open ports3 TCP/UDP

The catch

Sign-ups often close when servers are full, and you must log in regularly to keep the account.

Pros and cons

Good

  • SSH and many languages
  • Several database engines
  • No card

Watch out

  • Registration often closed
  • Forum-only support
  • FreeBSD, not Linux

How to start on Serv00

  1. 1

    Open serv00.com and use Create account (if open)

  2. 2

    Log in to your assigned panel (panelN.serv00.com)

  3. 3

    Connect by SSH

  4. 4

    Add a website in the panel and pick its type (PHP, Node.js, Python)

  5. 5

    Log in every few weeks to keep the account

Serv00: questions

Is Serv00 free?

3 GB SSD, 512 MB RAM, SSH access, up to 100 sites, and MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases. Free plan ends: Never (log in regularly, about every 90 days, to keep the account).

Does Serv00 need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for Serv00's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with Serv00's free plan?

Sign-ups often close when servers are full, and you must log in regularly to keep the account.

Can I use my own domain on Serv00 for free?

Yes, you can connect your own domain on the free plan. You also get a free address at login.serv00.net.

What are the best free alternatives to Serv00?

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