Deploy PERN Stack to Your VPS
PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, and Node.js - the reliable full-stack with PostgreSQL's ACID compliance for applications requiring data integrity.
Stack Components
Why Self-Host PERN?
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
PERN Benefits
- ACID-compliant database
- Complex query support
- JSON/JSONB for flexibility
- Strong data integrity
- Excellent for financial data
Deploy PERN with Server Compass
Server Compass provides all the tools you need to deploy and manage your PERN 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.
Database Admin Interface
Full database management UI for SQL and NoSQL databases. Query, browse tables, and manage data visually.
Auto-Deploy on Push
Enable automatic deployments triggered by code pushes. Configure polling intervals and branch filters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose PERN when you need ACID compliance, complex SQL queries, or strong data integrity (financial apps, e-commerce, SaaS). PostgreSQL handles relational data and transactions better than MongoDB. Choose MERN for flexible schemas and rapid prototyping.
Server Compass creates separate containers for PostgreSQL and Node.js/React, connected via Docker network. We configure connection pooling with PgBouncer and set up proper environment variables for database credentials.
Yes! Prisma is excellent with PERN. Server Compass supports Prisma migrations, generates type-safe client code, and handles connection pooling. Many developers prefer Prisma over Sequelize for TypeScript projects.
Server Compass provides automated pg_dump backups, point-in-time recovery with WAL archiving, and backup to S3/MinIO. For high availability, we support PostgreSQL replication and failover.
Ready to Deploy PERN?
Get Server Compass and deploy your PERN Stack application to any VPS in minutes. One-time payment, no monthly fees.