Why PaaS Is the Best Choice for Web Agencies

To deliver projects that truly meet client expectations, web agencies need reliable partners and tools that offer both flexibility and speed. That’s where Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions like Scalingo shine. With rapid deployment, intuitive interfaces, transparent pricing, and many other essential features, PaaS platforms are powerful allies for agencies that prioritize efficiency without compromising performance. Here’s why.

PaaS Delivers Flexibility

Web agencies handle a wide range of projects: from simple brochure websites to complex business applications. Meeting this variety of demands requires flexibility, from development through to deployment. The hosting solution must adapt without adding technical overhead.

PaaS platforms are designed with adaptability in mind. They typically support a wide array of programming languages and frameworks, allowing developers to choose the best technology for each project. At Scalingo, for example, we use a buildpack system that offers even greater flexibility. Users can implement open-source or custom buildpacks to expand the platform’s capabilities beyond what we officially support.

Another key advantage is the ability to scale resources dynamically. Whether you’re hosting a lightweight website or a resource-heavy app, PaaS makes it easy to adjust container counts and allocated resources to match demand. This ensures high application performance with just a few clicks. Scalingo’s autoscaler goes a step further by monitoring your app’s metrics and automatically adjusting resources during traffic spikes, keeping everything running smoothly without manual intervention.

PaaS Reduces DevOps Workload

Saving time is a major benefit of using a PaaS. With integrated services like GitHub and GitLab, deploying an application takes just minutes, regardless of the tech stack. One of our web agency users, 9troisquarts, shared that switching from VPS to Scalingo cut their setup time from over two days to just around ten minutes.

With PaaS, you don’t need to worry about infrastructure management, everything is handled by the platform. According to Robin from the agency Dernier Cri, who shared his feedback, using Scalingo eliminated the need to hire one or two extra system administrators. And when issues arise, responsive support is available via chat or email.

PaaS is Often More Cost-Effective Than Traditional Hosting

PaaS pricing models reflect their flexibility. Usage is billed by the minute, based on the number of containers and resources in use. This transparent model ensures that clients only pay for what they need, making it easier for agencies to forecast project budgets.

Moreover, the simplicity of PaaS reduces hidden costs. With no time wasted on server maintenance or unexpected DevOps challenges, agencies can achieve significant savings, benefiting both themselves and their clients.

One of our clients, Heloa, estimated the annual savings they achieved by switching to Scalingo. They compared the cost of using our PaaS with what it would take to manage infrastructure themselves, including staffing, maintenance, and hardware. The difference? Savings of up to €90,000 per year, as illustrated in the comparison below:

PaaS Platforms Offer Essential Features

PaaS solutions don’t just host your applications, they come with a range of tools designed to simplify teamwork and communication between your developers and clients.

At Scalingo, we offer Review Apps, which allow internal teams to preview each other’s work in a production-like environment. These temporary environments make collaboration easier and more efficient.

They also serve a critical role in client communication: for every change or update, you can generate a Review App and share it with your client for validation, before anything goes live. This reduces surprises, increases transparency, and helps secure client approvals earlier in the process.

PaaS not only saves time and adds flexibility, it introduces new, smarter ways to work together, without requiring custom workflows or infrastructure.

For web agencies handing off projects to their clients, Scalingo also supports smooth project transitions, ensuring clients can easily take ownership of the project once it's delivered.

Scalingo: A Secure, French PaaS Tailored for Web Agencies

As we’ve shown, PaaS brings multiple benefits for web agencies: time savings, adaptability, cost transparency, and improved collaboration. But for many projects, especially sensitive ones, data security is equally critical.

That’s why Scalingo offers 100% French hosting, built on a SecNumCloud-compliant infrastructure and certified ISO 27001 and HDS. You get all the ease of a PaaS platform, combined with strong European data protection. This makes Scalingo an ideal solution for sectors like healthcare, government, or any project with stringent security requirements.

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