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>log in to comment- Matija Sosic· 3y ago
Hey Shuttlers, this looks cool! I've been following the development of Shuttle for a while and it is very cool to see all the features you've added lately. What's the plan for the short/long term future? Is there a public roadmap?
Shuttle is a Rust-native platform that builds, deploys and manages backend services with zero infrastructure config.
- for
- Rust developers who want fast, managed backend deployments.
- pricing
- free
Key features
- One-line resource provisioning — Add databases, secrets or storage by annotating your Rust code, no YAML needed.
- Instant cloud deployment — Deploy with a single CLI command; Shuttle builds and runs your service in seconds.
- Local-to-cloud parity — Local development mirrors the cloud environment, including databases and secrets.
- Framework support — Works with major Rust web frameworks such as Rocket, Actix, and others.
- Cache-based redeploys — Uses previous build caches for lightning-fast redeploys.
- Vendor-agnostic hosting — Deploy to Shuttle’s cloud, your own cloud, or on-premise without lock-in.
Use cases
- Deploy a Rust API with PostgreSQL in minutes
- Run a stateful Rust service without cold starts
- Add a Discord bot backend written in Rust
- Build a full-stack app using Rust backend and any JS frontend
Shuttle vs alternatives
| Best for | Zero-config Rust backend hosting | No-code backend creation | Language-agnostic fast deployments | Team-focused backend platform | Open-source full-stack starter kits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 19 | 95 | 85 | 46 | 98 |
| Launched | Apr 2024 | Jan 2023 | Apr 2024 | Mar 2024 | Jan 2024 |
- Shuttle vs Fastgen: Fastgen offers a no-code backend builder, while Shuttle requires Rust code.
- Shuttle vs Devzero: Devzero focuses on rapid code-to-deployment pipelines across languages; Shuttle is Rust-only with built-in infra.
- Shuttle vs Keel: Keel provides backend services and team tools, whereas Shuttle is a Rust-centric deployment platform.
- Shuttle vs Open SaaS: Open SaaS is an open-source starter kit for React/Node apps; Shuttle handles Rust backend hosting.
Shuttle FAQ
What happens when I deploy to Shuttle?+
Your code is built on Shuttle’s servers; the first use of a resource (e.g., a database) triggers automatic provisioning and wiring to your deployment.
Is there a local development experience?+
Yes, Shuttle ensures that what runs locally matches the cloud environment, including databases and secrets.
Can I use any frontend framework with Shuttle?+
Your API is exposed at a public URL, so any frontend hosted on Vercel, Netlify, etc., can call it, and static content hosting is planned.
How does Shuttle differ from AWS Lambda?+
Shuttle runs services on dedicated infrastructure with stateful long-running threads, no cold starts, unlike Lambda’s serverless model.
Will there be a WASM runner?+
Shuttle is actively developing a WASM runner with faster build and deploy times, slated for stable release soon.
Summarized by DevHunt from shuttle.rs · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.