FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything we get asked most. Still curious? Join the waitlist and reply to our first email.

What is ReleaseMachine?

A platform that takes your app from a git commit to a live production URL in seconds with a single command. The rele CLI builds your code, ships it to an auditable Docker Swarm cluster, and gives you instant rollback. Think one command and a URL, without the cluster to babysit.

When does it launch?

We are in private development now. The waitlist is how you get in first, plus early-access pricing. Join below and we will email you as spots open.

What languages and frameworks are supported?

Anything that runs in a container. We auto-detect common runtimes from package.json, requirements.txt, go.mod, and Gemfile, and synthesize a Dockerfile if you do not have one. Bring your own Dockerfile any time you want full control.

Do I need to know Docker or Kubernetes?

No. There is no Kubernetes here at all. ReleaseMachine runs on Docker Swarm, which is simpler and fully auditable, and you never have to touch it. You run rele deploy; we handle the orchestration.

Can I host a database?

You bring your own. Connect a managed Postgres or MySQL you already trust, such as RDS, PlanetScale, or Neon. We keep your data in a store you own, with no proprietary lock-in.

How fast are deploys, really?

Most deploys finish in under ten seconds thanks to pre-warmed builders and layer caching. Speed is the whole point. It is something you feel on every push, not a number on a slide.

How does rollback work?

Every deploy is tagged with its git SHA and retained for 90 days. To roll back, run rele deploy --ref <sha> and you are back on a known-good release in seconds. No dashboards to dig through.

Is it secure?

Security is built in from day one. Secrets are encrypted at rest and injected at deploy time, never baked into images. Each tenant is isolated with scoped access to its own registry. The infrastructure is standard, auditable Docker Swarm rather than a black box. See the security page for details.

What does it cost?

There is a free tier to start, then flat plans as you grow, with pricing that stays predictable as you scale. See the pricing page. Plans are preliminary while we are pre-launch.

Can I use a custom domain?

Yes. Every app gets a *.rel.run subdomain out of the box, and paid plans let you bring your own domain with automatic TLS.

What happens to my email on the waitlist?

We use it only to tell you about ReleaseMachine and your invite. No spam, no selling your data, unsubscribe any time. See our privacy policy.

Who is building this?

A small, independent team building in public. Follow along on the blog to watch it come together.

Got the gist? Get in line.

ReleaseMachine is in private development. Join the waitlist and we’ll tell you the moment it’s live.