Cloud Machines are pre-configured compute units that run on Convox-managed infrastructure. Unlike traditional Convox Racks that require you to set up and manage resources in your own AWS, GCP, or Azure account, Cloud Machines provide instant deployment capabilities with zero infrastructure setup.
Each machine comes in four sizes to match your workload requirements:
The biggest advantage of Cloud Machines is speed. There's no waiting for infrastructure provisioning, no configuring VPCs or security groups, and no Kubernetes management. You can create a machine and deploy your application in minutes using the same convox.yml configuration you already know.
Cloud Machines use simple per-machine monthly pricing instead of variable infrastructure costs. The X-Small tier includes 250 free hours per month, giving you over 10 days of continuous runtime at no charge — perfect for trying out the platform or running development environments.
One standout feature is that builds run on separate infrastructure at no additional charge. Your machine's compute resources stay 100% dedicated to serving traffic, while builds happen in isolation. This means more consistent application performance and no resource contention during deployments.
Every Cloud Machine includes:
We've updated our example repository with templates ready to deploy on Cloud Machines. Whether you're working with Rails/Ruby, Node.js, Django, Apache httpd, PHP, Deno, or even applications like n8n, you'll find pre-configured examples that deploy with a single command.
The workflow remains simple and familiar:
# Clone an example
git clone https://github.com/convox-examples/nodejs.git
cd nodejs
# Create the application on your machine
convox cloud apps create nodejs -i my-machine
# Deploy to your Cloud Machine
convox cloud deploy -i my-machine -a nodejs
Getting started with Convox Cloud has never been easier. When you sign up, you'll experience our new AI-guided onboarding flow that helps you:
The onboarding process adapts to your specific use case, whether you're deploying a simple web application or a complex multi-service architecture. Every application automatically receives a valid SSL URL for immediate access.
Cloud Machines excel when you need:
Self-hosted Racks remain the best choice when you require:
Cloud Machines are fully integrated with the Convox CLI through the new convox cloud command namespace. All the operations you're familiar with — deploying, scaling, viewing logs, and managing environment variables — work seamlessly:
# List your machines
convox cloud machines
# Create an application
convox cloud apps create myapp -i production
# Deploy an application
convox cloud deploy -i production -a myapp
# View services and their URLs (with automatic SSL)
convox cloud services -a myapp -i production
# View logs for a specific service
convox cloud logs -s web -a myapp -i production
# Scale services
convox cloud scale web --count 3 -a myapp -i productionFor complete documentation on Cloud Machines, visit our Cloud documentation. Our team is here to help you get the most out of Cloud Machines — reach out to cloud-support@convox.com with any questions.
Convox Cloud Machines represent our commitment to making container deployment accessible to every development team, regardless of their infrastructure expertise. With instant setup, transparent pricing, and the full power of Convox's deployment platform, you can go from code to production faster than ever before.
Ready to experience Convox Cloud? Sign up today and let our AI-guided onboarding help you deploy your first application. Your first 250 hours each month are free on the X-Small tier — plenty of time to explore what Cloud Machines can do for your team.
Whether you're a startup looking to launch quickly, an agency managing multiple client applications, or a team that wants to reduce operational overhead, Convox Cloud Machines provide the simple, scalable, managed infrastructure you need to focus on what matters most: building great applications.
