We’re super excited to share some big news—CloudLaunchPad can now launch applications not only on Kubernetes (EKS) but also on Amazon EC2!

Until now, CloudLaunchPad has made it ridiculously easy to take your code from a GitHub repo, connect it with ECR, and have it live on Kubernetes in just a few clicks. That was already a game-changer.

But now, we’ve unlocked a brand-new option—EC2 deployments.

This means whether you’re a startup testing an MVP, or a growing company scaling up fast, you now have the flexibility to pick the deployment style that fits you best

In short, your app, your choice. CloudLaunchPad makes it happen.

Why EC2?

Kubernetes (EKS) is fantastic for scalability and container orchestration. But let’s be real—sometimes you don’t need all that complexity. Many teams, especially startups or early-stage projects, just want a simple, reliable EC2 instance where they can run their app in a Docker container.

With EC2 support, you now get:

• Simplicity: Perfect for smaller projects or MVPs.
• Cost control: Pay only for the instance you need, without extra orchestration overhead.
• Flexibility: Start small on EC2 and later migrate to Kubernetes when your app scales.

In other words, CloudLaunchPad adapts to your journey—whether you’re just testing an idea or scaling to thousands of users.

How Does EC2 Deployment Work in CloudLaunchPad?

We’ve made EC2 deployment just as smooth as our Kubernetes (EKS) flow. Here’s how it works step by step:

1. Get Your App Ready → Have a Docker container (or Dockerfile) for your project. CloudLaunchPad will use this to build and containerize your app.
2. Head to CloudLaunchPad → Log in to your dashboard and start a new deployment.
3. Pick Your Deployment Option → Decide whether you want your app running on EKS (Kubernetes) or EC2.
4. Add Project Details →
   • Enter your project info
   • Select your preferred EC2 instance type
   • Provide the microservice details of your project
5. Launch with One Click → And that’s it! CloudLaunchPad will provision the EC2 instance, deploy your container, and handle all the setup behind the scenes.

No manual server setup, no complex scripts—just pick, click, and launch.

Benefits at a Glance

• Flexibility: Choose between Kubernetes and EC2 based on your requirements.
• Speed: Launch apps on EC2 with the same single-click simplicity as Kubernetes.
• Cost Control: Optimize cloud spending by starting with EC2 and moving to Kubernetes when scale demands it.
• Reliability: Automated builds, deployments, and monitoring across both environments.

The CloudLaunchPad Promise

At CloudLaunchPad, our mission is to eliminate the pain of DevOps, allowing teams to focus on building, not configuring. Whether it’s Kubernetes for scale or EC2 for simplicity, we want you to deploy with confidence, speed, and zero headaches.

We’ve removed the stress of choosing between Kubernetes and EC2. Just push your code, pick your option, and launch. The future of DevOps is about flexibility—and CloudLaunchPad is here to make it simple.

And this is just the beginning—more automation, smarter monitoring, and new integrations are on the way. But for now, we can’t wait to see what you launch next… So, what will you launch today?