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Runs an app with its Postgres, Redis, NATS and sign-in engines on a single machine that a coding agent provisions and deploys.

Free plan · From $15/mo

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At a glanceswept Oct 25, 2026

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For
Solo builders and small teams who want an app, database, sign-in and queues on one flat-priced machine
Price
Free plan · From $15/mopricing page, read Oct 26, 2026
Runs as
API
Used for
  • Have a coding agent provision a full app stack in minutes
  • Deploy an app from a git push to a custom domain
  • Run Postgres, Redis and sign-in beside the app on one machine
read off lathe.live on Oct 26, 2026
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Pricingpricing page, read Oct 26, 2026

Free plan · From $15/mo

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How a program reaches itfound, not claimed · read Oct 26, 2026
  • MCP serverlive.lathe/latheverified in the MCP registry
  • Stateanswers, requires sign-inchecked 2026-10-26
  • Address to connectmcp.lathe.live
  • MCP docsdocs.lathe.live/mcpthe vendor's page ↗

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  • What is Lathe?

    Runs an app with its Postgres, Redis, NATS and sign-in engines on a single machine that a coding agent provisions and deploys. It is listed in the Atlas under Developer tools.

  • Who is Lathe for?

    Solo builders and small teams who want an app, database, sign-in and queues on one flat-priced machine

  • How much does Lathe cost?

    Lathe has a free plan; paid plans start at $15/mo, per its pricing page on 2026-10-26.

  • Is Lathe free?

    Yes, Lathe has a free plan, per its pricing page on 2026-10-26.

  • Do people use Lathe?

    Little sign of use.

  • Does Lathe give refunds?

    In its own words (terms of service, 2026-10-26): “You can delete an instance at any time; billing stops at the end of the paid period and no refund is made for the remainder.”

  • What are alternatives to Lathe?

    In Developer tools, by use: AI-Native Cloud, Ollama, Vercel, Heroku, FusionAuth, Bugster.

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