Meteor
Build with Meteor.js, deploy on Galaxy
Founded
2012
Starting Price
$0
Category
Developer Tools
Last updated June 12, 2026
About Meteor
Meteor is an open-source, full-stack JavaScript framework for building real-time web, mobile, and desktop apps from a single codebase, paired with Galaxy, its managed cloud platform for one-command deployment and scaling. The framework provides reactive data, built-in MongoDB integration, and live code push, while Galaxy handles hosting, autoscaling, and monitoring without Dockerfiles or CI/CD config.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Single JavaScript language across the entire stack speeds up full-stack development
- Real-time data sync via DDP is built in, ideal for live and collaborative apps
- One-command deploy to Galaxy with no Dockerfile or CI/CD setup needed
- Built-in APM monitoring and autoscaling reduce DevOps overhead
- Open-source framework with an active community and Atmosphere/npm package ecosystem
Key Features
Full-Stack JavaScript
Write client and server code in one language and share logic across web, mobile, and desktop from a single codebase.
Real-Time Reactivity (DDP)
The Distributed Data Protocol keeps a persistent connection between client and server using publish/subscribe, so UI updates automatically when underlying data changes.
Built-in MongoDB Integration
Tightly integrated MongoDB with live queries powers reactive publications and subscriptions out of the box.
Hot Code Push
Push updates to live applications without forcing users to refresh or reload the page.
One-Command Deploy to Galaxy
Run meteor deploy or push to GitHub and Galaxy detects, builds, and runs your app with no Dockerfile or CI/CD config.
Autoscaling & Triggers
Scale containers automatically based on CPU, memory, or traffic using configurable triggers (Professional plan).
Built-in APM & Monitoring
Monitor methods, publications, and errors with Meteor/Monti APM with no extra packages or third-party dashboards.
Pricing
Free
$0/hour per GB
- Unlimited users
- Free MongoDB shared hosting
- Push to deploy
- Automatic HTTPS/SSL
- One command deploy
Best For
Real-Time Collaborative Apps
Build chat, dashboards, and live editing tools where data needs to sync instantly across all connected clients.
Rapid MVP Prototyping
Spin up a full-stack app fast with auth, database, and reactivity built in, then deploy in one command.
Cross-Platform Apps
Ship web, iOS, and Android from one codebase using Meteor's Cordova integration.
Managed Meteor Hosting
Use Galaxy to host, scale, and monitor production Meteor apps without managing servers or DevOps pipelines.
