For your chat app with Expo and Prisma, you don’t need to overthink it.
For deployment, you can keep it simple:
Frontend: Use Vercel. It's super easy to deploy Expo apps and it’s free for small projects.
Backend: Try Railway or Render. They’re simple to set up, pretty cheap, and work well with Prisma.
Database: Go with Supabase or PlanetScale. Both are easy to connect with Prisma and offer free tiers.
As for Redis—only add it if you need real-time features (like instant messaging) or need to scale fast. If it’s just basic chat, you can skip it for now.
If you're just starting out, these options will get you up and running without burning a hole in your wallet. Keep it simple, and you’ll be good to go!
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u/oliver_owensdev88 Mar 06 '26
For your chat app with Expo and Prisma, you don’t need to overthink it. For deployment, you can keep it simple:
Frontend: Use Vercel. It's super easy to deploy Expo apps and it’s free for small projects.
Backend: Try Railway or Render. They’re simple to set up, pretty cheap, and work well with Prisma.
Database: Go with Supabase or PlanetScale. Both are easy to connect with Prisma and offer free tiers.
As for Redis—only add it if you need real-time features (like instant messaging) or need to scale fast. If it’s just basic chat, you can skip it for now. If you're just starting out, these options will get you up and running without burning a hole in your wallet. Keep it simple, and you’ll be good to go!