Shared Cloud
The fastest way to get started with 23blocks. Your backend runs on our managed, multi-tenant infrastructure. Sign up and start building in 60 seconds.
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 23blocks AWS infrastructure |
| Tenancy | Multi-tenant (shared resources) |
| Setup Time | Instant (60 seconds) |
| Management | Fully managed by 23blocks |
| Support | Community + Email |
| SLA | 99.5% uptime |
Who Is This For?
Shared Cloud is ideal for:
- Indie Developers - Building side projects or MVPs
- Startups - Validating ideas quickly without infrastructure overhead
- Small Teams - Focused on product, not DevOps
- Prototypes - Testing concepts before scaling
What's Included
Infrastructure
- Multi-region AWS deployment
- Auto-scaling (within usage limits)
- SSL/TLS certificates (auto-renewed)
- DDoS protection
- Daily backups
Platform
- Full API access to all blocks
- Dashboard for configuration
- API key management
- Usage monitoring
- Logs and debugging tools
Support
- Slack Community
- Email support (24-48 hour response)
- Documentation and guides
Usage Limits
Shared Cloud includes generous limits suitable for most applications:
| Resource | Included | Overage |
|---|---|---|
| Users | 1,000 | $0.01/user/month |
| API Calls | 100,000/month | $0.001/call |
| Storage | 10 GB | $0.10/GB/month |
| Bandwidth | 50 GB | $0.05/GB |
If you consistently exceed limits, consider upgrading to Dedicated Cloud for unlimited usage.
Data Isolation
In Shared Cloud:
- Database: Logical isolation (separate schemas per app)
- Storage: Separate S3 prefixes per app
- API Keys: Unique per application
- Logs: Filtered to your app only
For complete physical isolation, see Dedicated Cloud.
Deployment Process
Step 1: Create Account
Sign up at app.23blocks.com - no credit card required.
Step 2: Create App
From your dashboard, click "Create App" and provide:
- App name
- Environment (Development, Staging, Production)
- Description (optional)
Step 3: Add Blocks
Select the backend blocks you need. Each block is activated instantly.
Step 4: Get Credentials
Copy your API credentials:
App ID: app_abc123xyz
API Key: sk_live_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Base URL: https://api.23blocks.com/v1
Step 5: Start Building
Use our SDK or REST API to integrate with your frontend.
Pricing
Shared Cloud uses transparent per-block pricing:
| Block | Monthly Price |
|---|---|
| Auth | $39.99 |
| Onboarding | $29.99 |
| Files | $69.99 |
| Content | $29.99 |
| ... | See full pricing |
No platform fee. No hidden costs. Cancel anytime.
Limitations
Shared Cloud may not be suitable if you:
- Require SOC2, HIPAA, or GDPR compliance certifications
- Need complete data isolation
- Have specific geographic data residency requirements
- Require custom SLAs or enterprise support
For these needs, consider Dedicated Cloud or Partner Managed.
Upgrading
You can upgrade from Shared Cloud to other deployment modes at any time. See the Migration Guide for:
- Shared → Dedicated: Move to your own AWS account with 23blocks management
- Shared → Self Managed: Take full control of your infrastructure
Get Started
Ready to start building?