Deploy MERN Stack to Your VPS
MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js - the modern JavaScript full-stack for building dynamic single-page applications with a powerful NoSQL backend.
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Why Self-Host MERN?
Save 80-90% on hosting costs
Pay $5-20/mo for VPS instead of $50-500/mo for managed platforms
Complete data ownership
Your code, your data, your server - no vendor lock-in
Full control & customization
Install any package, configure any setting, scale as needed
Production-ready infrastructure
Docker, SSL, domains, CI/CD - all managed from one app
Perfect For
MERN Benefits
- Single language (JavaScript) across the entire stack
- High performance with non-blocking I/O
- Flexible schema with MongoDB
- Rich ecosystem of npm packages
- Great for real-time features
Deploy MERN with Server Compass
Server Compass provides all the tools you need to deploy and manage your MERN applications
Docker Stack Wizard
Multi-step wizard walks you through deploying containerized applications. Choose source, configure settings, and deploy in minutes.
Deploy from GitHub
Deploy directly from any GitHub repository. Select branches, configure build settings, and ship your code to production.
Real-Time Container Logs
Stream container logs in real-time with beautiful formatting. Filter, search, and follow logs without SSH sessions.
Auto-Deploy on Push
Enable automatic deployments triggered by code pushes. Configure polling intervals and branch filters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Self-hosting MERN on a VPS costs $5-20/month compared to $50-500/month on platforms like Heroku or AWS. A 2GB RAM VPS can handle thousands of concurrent users. Server Compass makes deployment as easy as managed platforms.
Choose MERN if you prefer React's component-based approach and larger ecosystem. Choose MEAN if you need Angular's opinionated structure for enterprise apps. Both use the same backend (MongoDB, Express, Node.js).
Server Compass provides automated MongoDB backup scheduling with mongodump. You can configure daily backups to local storage or cloud providers like S3. We also support MongoDB replica sets for high availability.
Yes! Server Compass uses Docker containers with Nginx reverse proxy, allowing you to run multiple MERN applications on different domains or subdomains on the same server.
Ready to Deploy MERN?
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