does it only work on aws server? if i have Oracle Cloud server or other comanies like hostinger or any other cheaper vps server then how i can use them via codesmash?
hello i dont have any informaiton about but i want to know if i want to depoly my small web app, using codesmash even my web app do not have any api, will codesmah will be able to make its api so i can use it using api ?
A: Yes, we have a No Code API Builder which is quite popular as well. You can watch the tutorial on how to use it here. If you need any help, just join our Discord and DM me! :)
i mean suppose there is github open access for file sharing if deploy it using codesmash then codesmash will also genrate its api so i can use it using api also ? i am new in this so i want to clarify this so i can decide to buy this. i hope you understand what i am trying to say
Any GitHub repo can be accessed with a GitHub API regardless of how its created. If you deploy a new app with CS, it will create a new GitHub repo and yes you can access it either directly or with the GitHub API.
Q: Really nice but ... also confusing
Hi everybody,
I really like how easy I can deploy n8n with CodeSmash. However, there is still some confusion. Hope it can be clarified:
1. Pricing AWS I just deployd one n8n-App on a "micro" instance. I had no instance before, so CodeSmash created that instance for me. But I don´t know anything about the pricing of the instance, where can I adjust the instance and see the pricing on AWS? It feels a little bit spooky if CodeSmash can create "costs" on AWS without me getting any information.
2. Instances I still don´t understand how I can create multiple n8n-installations on one instance: I don´t want to buy (and pay) a new instance for every n8n. How is it possible to add a second n8n-installation into one instance?
A: Currently, you will get a new instance every time, but yes, many users have requested a feature where you can deploy multiple apps on a single VPS, so I will add that. In CodeSmash you can always go to your Accounts page and see the Cost Explorer data for each service. Although you will need to enable the Cost Explorer in AWS first. You can see the Lightsail pricing here https://aws.amazon.com/lightsail/pricing/
But it still means: When I deploy I have no Idea what costs are created with the deployment. I only can look for the costs AFTER it was deployd.
And the three smallest deployments are shown as "3 months free" on Lightsail. Is this also happening when I deploy them via CodeSmash? And can this "3 months free" be used multiple times?
Say I use "Trickle.so" , a platform where vibe coding is done, which i believe they use their own db (appears to be MongoDB based) and next or reactjs platform with all the libraries. Now, i can export the code and all but are there instructions on how to migrate over to a VPS with all things intact, would this be the right tool to do just that?
A: Depends on what you really want to do. I suggest instead of VPS for website you use our serverless setup. It doesn't cost anything while nobody is browsing as opposed to VPS. With VPS you pay regardless of if anyone is browsing. Lightsail is only $5 monthly, but serverless is even less than that, maybe few cents. Watch this tutorial to understand how to deploy a Next.js app with CodeSmash. You can actually replace the Next.js code with your own React code as well. https://youtu.be/HRdHk5exo98
I´m totally new to Lightsail and I wonder if I have to create a new Instance for every App that I want to deploy or if I can create only one Instance on Lightsail and then add multiple Apps there.
(Mainly I am thinking about multiple n8n-Instances.)
You don't have to create any Lightsail VPS when deploying apps with CodeSmash. A new VPS instance gets deployed automatically for each new app, so you don't have to worry about anything. Please watch this tutorial and DM me if you have an issues. https://youtu.be/w0uA-Zh-10c
As a zero tech person who uses n8n, what exactly is this tool doing? I watched your video of setting up n8n on this — wouldn’t I still need to pay for n8n? Or am I missing something?
A: Yes, you pay to AWS for their Lightsail VPS. But Lightsail is hard to manage on its own for non-tech people. This is where CodeSmash comes in, it makes to process much easier, from setting up the actual VPS to setting up a custom domain.
Ok. Thank you Mario. This means that the original answer is slightly in correct. I can prevent paying the n8n subscription and self-host it via codesmash. This makes sense.
Great, glad we found the answer you were looking for!
Q: Only AWS VPS servers
Does it only work for AWS VPS servers or also other VPS Server Providers like: https://www.voxfor.com/vps-hosting.php and https://www.hetzner.com/cloud
A: You can have custom features or projects developed from our side. At some point, you will be able to run CodeSmash internally on your own server in a private VPC. And MSA and SLAs are agreements about how much uptime there will be from CodeSmash side so you can be use your work tools are stable.
Hi @Mario, 1) What is considered “custom features”? Some examples would be great, please. 2) What’s the difference between “No code API builder” vs “Dedicate and secure API”? 3) I plan to publish apps to the public, so, is there a need to “run CodeSmash internally on my own server in a private VPC”? I plan to just use HTML/CSS/Js, then have API call functions, Supabase, and OAuth with Clerk.
1. Anything you need to improve CodeSmash for you. 2. No Code API builder is the one you deploy for some custom business logic like Xabo. Dedicated secure API is when you would access CodeSmash itself from a private VPC. 3. No need in your case. Just use No Code API, its the fastest way to get a No Code API up and running.
Q: Does CodeSmash also take care of maintenance with updates?
A: AWS updates serverless systems on its own, as for VPS, you need to apply updates. We will add a features where you can perform updates for each specific app, directly from COdeSmash, so no need to log onto the VPS.
I’m a non-coder freelancer, who only know basic HTML/CSS and some Python, looking to build a small course.
I would love to publish to native mobile Apple/Google stores. I was thinking to use Replit and V0.dev to vibe code, then build backend AI logics with Mindpal or AgenticFlow and call out API, then store user data with Supabase, and add user authentication with Clerk.
@Mario As you’re an expert, can you please assess if CodeSmash would be right for me? Would it help make my life easier?
A: There are a couple of things you can use it for. You can use it to deploy Supabase on your own VPS. You can use the built in No Code API Builder to replace Supabase and not worry about usage cost. If you need a quick frontend you can use it to deploy a serverless Next.js app and just use V0.dev to generate the code while pasting it into your project. Also, you can use it to deploy n8n which is what most people are using for automation anyways. So, yes, you can use it in many places for your project.
A: When you deploy an app, a new VPS gets assigned to it automatically. And yes, when you deploy an app, you can connect additional VPS servers using the load balancer. It can all be done through CodeSmash.
We might, but Lightsail is basically EC2 but with more pre-built features. Most people are interested in Hetzner, so we have to deliver that first.
Q: Next.js Capabilities
When using CodeSmash will I get the ability to still deploy the serverless functions within the `api` folder? How does it differ from Vercel? I would be really interested in how all the performance advantages can be utilized from Vercel into CodeSmash. As Vercel has been getting quite expensive. I would appreciate your insight!
A: Performance is the same. Vercel also runs on AWS. The difference that when you deploy with CodeSmash you get everything serverless by default and AWS doesn't charge you anything unless your app is actually in use. You can deploy in both client-side and server-side mode.
But, we have something Vercel doesn't, and that's a No Code API Builder which integrates automatically with your Next.js apps. You can watch a tutorial on the No Code Builder here. https://youtu.be/om1Pu-9p_sk
Q: Does codesmash only work on aws server?
does it only work on aws server? if i have Oracle Cloud server or other comanies like hostinger or any other cheaper vps server then how i can use them via codesmash?
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 20, 2025A: Currently only on AWS, we are in process of adding Hetzner right now.
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Q: api related quesiton
hello i dont have any informaiton about but i want to know if i want to depoly my small web app, using codesmash even my web app do not have any api, will codesmah will be able to make its api so i can use it using api ?
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 18, 2025A: Yes, we have a No Code API Builder which is quite popular as well. You can watch the tutorial on how to use it here. If you need any help, just join our Discord and DM me! :)
https://youtu.be/om1Pu-9p_sk
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Q: Does codeSmash also genrate api ?
If I implement open access from GitHub using my serverless server on CodeSmash, it will also generate an API that I can use.
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 17, 2025A: Yes, depending on what you deploy, you either get a VPS server on a serverless API.
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i mean suppose there is github open access for file sharing if deploy it using codesmash then codesmash will also genrate its api so i can use it using api also ? i am new in this so i want to clarify this so i can decide to buy this. i hope you understand what i am trying to say
Any GitHub repo can be accessed with a GitHub API regardless of how its created. If you deploy a new app with CS, it will create a new GitHub repo and yes you can access it either directly or with the GitHub API.
Q: Really nice but ... also confusing
Hi everybody,
I really like how easy I can deploy n8n with CodeSmash. However, there is still some confusion. Hope it can be clarified:
1. Pricing AWS
I just deployd one n8n-App on a "micro" instance. I had no instance before, so CodeSmash created that instance for me. But I don´t know anything about the pricing of the instance, where can I adjust the instance and see the pricing on AWS? It feels a little bit spooky if CodeSmash can create "costs" on AWS without me getting any information.
2. Instances
I still don´t understand how I can create multiple n8n-installations on one instance: I don´t want to buy (and pay) a new instance for every n8n. How is it possible to add a second n8n-installation into one instance?
(more questions comming)
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 13, 2025A: Currently, you will get a new instance every time, but yes, many users have requested a feature where you can deploy multiple apps on a single VPS, so I will add that. In CodeSmash you can always go to your Accounts page and see the Cost Explorer data for each service. Although you will need to enable the Cost Explorer in AWS first. You can see the Lightsail pricing here https://aws.amazon.com/lightsail/pricing/
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But it still means: When I deploy I have no Idea what costs are created with the deployment. I only can look for the costs AFTER it was deployd.
And the three smallest deployments are shown as "3 months free" on Lightsail. Is this also happening when I deploy them via CodeSmash? And can this "3 months free" be used multiple times?
Yes, with AWS on new accounts you have 12 months free tier.
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Same Question about github: Can CodeSmash create any costs on GitHub?
No, GitHub is free.
Q: Vibe Coding Migration
Say I use "Trickle.so" , a platform where vibe coding is done, which i believe they use their own db (appears to be MongoDB based) and next or reactjs platform with all the libraries. Now, i can export the code and all but are there instructions on how to migrate over to a VPS with all things intact, would this be the right tool to do just that?
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 12, 2025A: Depends on what you really want to do. I suggest instead of VPS for website you use our serverless setup. It doesn't cost anything while nobody is browsing as opposed to VPS. With VPS you pay regardless of if anyone is browsing. Lightsail is only $5 monthly, but serverless is even less than that, maybe few cents. Watch this tutorial to understand how to deploy a Next.js app with CodeSmash. You can actually replace the Next.js code with your own React code as well. https://youtu.be/HRdHk5exo98
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Q: Multiple Apps on one Instance?
Hi everybody,
I´m totally new to Lightsail and I wonder if I have to create a new Instance for every App that I want to deploy or if I can create only one Instance on Lightsail and then add multiple Apps there.
(Mainly I am thinking about multiple n8n-Instances.)
All the best, Julian!
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 12, 2025A: Hi Julian.
You don't have to create any Lightsail VPS when deploying apps with CodeSmash. A new VPS instance gets deployed automatically for each new app, so you don't have to worry about anything. Please watch this tutorial and DM me if you have an issues. https://youtu.be/w0uA-Zh-10c
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Q: Do I need Dedicate and secure APIs?
Hi I am planning to use this for hosting N8N on AWS. Do I need the Dedicate and secure APIs feature of Tier 2?
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 11, 2025A: No, but if you want unlimited n8n deployments its best to use Tier 2.
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Q: Fundamental Q
As a zero tech person who uses n8n, what exactly is this tool doing? I watched your video of setting up n8n on this — wouldn’t I still need to pay for n8n? Or am I missing something?
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 5, 2025A: Yes, you pay to AWS for their Lightsail VPS. But Lightsail is hard to manage on its own for non-tech people. This is where CodeSmash comes in, it makes to process much easier, from setting up the actual VPS to setting up a custom domain.
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Sorry - this has confused me even more. When I pay for n8n, I already pay for their hosted solution. So why would I deploy somewhere else?
Because CodeSmash deploys the free version! :)
Ok. Thank you Mario. This means that the original answer is slightly in correct. I can prevent paying the n8n subscription and self-host it via codesmash. This makes sense.
Great, glad we found the answer you were looking for!
Q: Only AWS VPS servers
Does it only work for AWS VPS servers or also other VPS Server Providers like:
https://www.voxfor.com/vps-hosting.php
and
https://www.hetzner.com/cloud
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 2, 2025A: For now its only AWS but we have other platforms planned as well.
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Please keep me informed - Thanks
I just announced today in Discord that I’ve registered for Hetzner and the work has started.
Q: GUI Builder
is the upcoming GUI Builder also part of this lifetime offer - especially tier 1?
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 2, 2025A: Yes, of course! :)
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Q: Bolt.diy
Any reason this couldn’t be deployed with CS?
Mario_CodeSmash
Jun 1, 2025A: It’s supported. You can deploy it, it’s on the list of apps.
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Q: What does "custom development" in the LTD mean?
Hi @Mario, can you please clarify or elaborate more on these definitions:
- Custom development
- Dedicated secure APIs
- Custom MSAs and SLAs
Some examples would be great!
Also, is it possible to have a 15 minutes call with you first just to clear out some questions?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 31, 2025A: You can have custom features or projects developed from our side. At some point, you will be able to run CodeSmash internally on your own server in a private VPC. And MSA and SLAs are agreements about how much uptime there will be from CodeSmash side so you can be use your work tools are stable.
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Hi @Mario,
1) What is considered “custom features”? Some examples would be great, please.
2) What’s the difference between “No code API builder” vs “Dedicate and secure API”?
3) I plan to publish apps to the public, so, is there a need to “run CodeSmash internally on my own server in a private VPC”?
I plan to just use HTML/CSS/Js, then have API call functions, Supabase, and OAuth with Clerk.
1. Anything you need to improve CodeSmash for you.
2. No Code API builder is the one you deploy for some custom business logic like Xabo. Dedicated secure API is when you would access CodeSmash itself from a private VPC.
3. No need in your case. Just use No Code API, its the fastest way to get a No Code API up and running.
Q: Does CodeSmash also take care of maintenance with updates?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 31, 2025A: AWS updates serverless systems on its own, as for VPS, you need to apply updates. We will add a features where you can perform updates for each specific app, directly from COdeSmash, so no need to log onto the VPS.
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Q: Can this replace Replit?
I’m a non-coder freelancer, who only know basic HTML/CSS and some Python, looking to build a small course.
I would love to publish to native mobile Apple/Google stores. I was thinking to use Replit and V0.dev to vibe code, then build backend AI logics with Mindpal or AgenticFlow and call out API, then store user data with Supabase, and add user authentication with Clerk.
@Mario As you’re an expert, can you please assess if CodeSmash would be right for me? Would it help make my life easier?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 30, 2025A: There are a couple of things you can use it for. You can use it to deploy Supabase on your own VPS. You can use the built in No Code API Builder to replace Supabase and not worry about usage cost. If you need a quick frontend you can use it to deploy a serverless Next.js app and just use V0.dev to generate the code while pasting it into your project. Also, you can use it to deploy n8n which is what most people are using for automation anyways. So, yes, you can use it in many places for your project.
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Q: What is the 3rd code for?
I have the ability to add three codes to my cart. Does this unlock some kind of superpower?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 29, 2025A: Not that I know of. Two should be max. :)
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Q: One VPS and scaling?
Is this just for one VPS? Also, is there a way to scale the instances?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 28, 2025A: When you deploy an app, a new VPS gets assigned to it automatically. And yes, when you deploy an app, you can connect additional VPS servers using the load balancer. It can all be done through CodeSmash.
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Q: Is it only LightSail?
Or could we also deploy to EC2 or ECS?
If not available today, are there plans to support these?
Finally, any plans to support similar services in Azure and GCP?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 27, 2025A: Currently its only VPS and Severless which is AWS Lambda. Yes, we have other providers&platforms on the roadmap.
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Thanks Mario! Following up…any plans to support EC2 and ECS?
We might, but Lightsail is basically EC2 but with more pre-built features. Most people are interested in Hetzner, so we have to deliver that first.
Q: Next.js Capabilities
When using CodeSmash will I get the ability to still deploy the serverless functions within the `api` folder? How does it differ from Vercel? I would be really interested in how all the performance advantages can be utilized from Vercel into CodeSmash. As Vercel has been getting quite expensive. I would appreciate your insight!
Thanks Mario!
Mario_CodeSmash
May 27, 2025A: Performance is the same. Vercel also runs on AWS. The difference that when you deploy with CodeSmash you get everything serverless by default and AWS doesn't charge you anything unless your app is actually in use. You can deploy in both client-side and server-side mode.
But, we have something Vercel doesn't, and that's a No Code API Builder which integrates automatically with your Next.js apps. You can watch a tutorial on the No Code Builder here. https://youtu.be/om1Pu-9p_sk
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Q: Can I deploy Python and Node servers?
I get that there is the serverless option. But I am wondering if I could also deploy server-based backends powered by Python or Node.
If not today, are these on the roadmap?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 27, 2025A: Yes, that's the regular Ubuntu/Windows VPS deployment. Its a one-click deploy option.
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Q: Im a noob
Is this similar to deploying docker or a virtual space like windows but on AWS?
Mario_CodeSmash
May 27, 2025A: Yes, but easier since you don't have to bother with Docker config. You directly deploy new apps and that's it.
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Thank you for the response. Can I create a virtual space like Windows and install software and run it automatically every month?
Yes, windows VPS is supported as well.