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About
Nullstone is a composable Internal Developer Platform designed for growing engineering teams who need to ship applications quickly without getting bogged down in cloud infrastructure complexity. It runs entirely on your own AWS or GCP account, meaning you retain full ownership of your data, secrets, and systems—Nullstone never has access to your infrastructure. The platform supports containers, serverless functions, static sites, and VMs, along with load balancers, API gateways, CDNs, and managed databases. Developers can choose from a certified compliant module catalog or bring their own Terraform modules and Helm charts to customize deployments. Preview Environments spin up full-stack environments automatically per pull request, enabling faster iteration and safer testing. Nullstone supports an auto build/deploy workflow out of the box for common app types, but also integrates with existing CI/CD pipelines for custom workflows. Its pluggable architecture connects seamlessly with tools like Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, Twilio, and Sendgrid. RBAC controls and detailed audit logs provide governance and security compliance. Quickstart templates are available for popular frameworks including React, Vue, Node, Express, Rails, Laravel, Django, Flask, ASP.NET, and Elixir Phoenix. With a CLI, API, and webhook support, teams can automate virtually any deployment workflow. Nullstone is ideal for startups and scale-ups seeking a developer-friendly, self-serve platform without sacrificing cloud transparency or control.
Key Features
- Preview Environments: Automatically spin up full-stack environments for every pull request, enabling safe testing and faster iteration without manual setup.
- Developer Self-Service: Developers can select and configure infrastructure modules without needing cloud expertise or waiting for DevOps, accelerating delivery cycles.
- Auto Build & Deploy: Out-of-the-box auto-build and auto-deploy for container apps, serverless functions, and static sites, with support for custom CI/CD pipelines.
- Certified Compliant Module Catalog: Use pre-built, compliant Terraform modules and Helm charts, or bring your own to extend and customize your infrastructure.
- Secure by Default: Automated secrets and environment variable management, RBAC controls, and detailed audit logs ensure governance and security compliance from day one.
Use Cases
- A growing startup wants to give developers infrastructure self-service without hiring dedicated DevOps engineers—Nullstone lets each developer deploy and manage their own stack on AWS.
- An engineering team uses preview environments to spin up isolated full-stack environments per pull request, enabling QA and stakeholder review before any code reaches production.
- A mid-size company migrating from a legacy PaaS to AWS uses Nullstone's certified module catalog to ensure compliant, repeatable deployments without building custom Terraform from scratch.
- A DevOps lead integrates Nullstone with Datadog and Splunk to maintain full observability across all environments while using RBAC to enforce fine-grained access controls.
- A product team accelerates feature delivery by using Nullstone's quickstart templates for Django and PostgreSQL, going from zero to a production-ready deployment in minutes.
Pros
- Full Cloud Ownership: Runs entirely on your own AWS or GCP account—your data, secrets, and infrastructure remain fully under your control at all times.
- Wide Framework Support: Quickstarts and blueprints for a broad range of popular frameworks (React, Django, Rails, Laravel, etc.) reduce onboarding friction significantly.
- Extensible & Pluggable: Integrates with top observability and DevOps tools (Datadog, New Relic, Splunk) and supports custom Terraform modules and Helm charts.
- No Cloud Expertise Required: Developer self-service model lets engineers deploy and manage infrastructure without deep cloud knowledge, reducing dependency on DevOps specialists.
Cons
- Cloud Account Required: Requires an existing AWS or GCP account to deploy, which may add setup complexity and cost for very early-stage teams.
- Learning Curve for Advanced Customization: Bringing custom Terraform modules or Helm charts requires infrastructure-as-code knowledge, which may not suit all development teams.
- Limited Pricing Transparency: Pricing details are not immediately visible without navigating to the pricing page, making cost estimation harder upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nullstone have access to my cloud infrastructure or data?
No. Nullstone deploys entirely to your own AWS or GCP account. All data, secrets, and systems remain under your control—Nullstone never has access to them.
What cloud providers does Nullstone support?
Nullstone supports major cloud providers including AWS and GCP, enabling teams to deploy and manage infrastructure across these platforms.
Can I use my existing CI/CD pipeline with Nullstone?
Yes. While Nullstone provides auto build/deploy out of the box, you can plug in your own CI/CD pipeline to customize each part of the deployment process.
What types of applications can I deploy on Nullstone?
Nullstone supports containers, serverless applications, static sites, and VMs. It also supports various frameworks including React, Vue, Node, Django, Rails, Laravel, Flask, ASP.NET, and Elixir Phoenix.
What are Preview Environments?
Preview Environments are full-stack environments automatically created per pull request. They allow teams to test changes in isolation before merging, streamlining code review and QA workflows.
