fortrabbit is a managed PHP hosting platform that combines Git-based deployment, multi-environment staging, and team collaboration tools for developers and agencies.
What is fortrabbit?
fortrabbit is a PHP hosting service that lets developers deploy web applications via Git push. It takes your PHP code and a Git repository as input, and produces a fully hosted, scalable web environment with SSH/SFTP access, automated build commands, and free SSL certificates. The platform runs on AWS infrastructure, is independently owned and bootstrapped, and has been operating since 2012.
Key Features
- Git-based deployment — Connect your GitHub repository and deploy automatically with
git push. Each environment can be mapped to a Git branch. The dashboard shows deployment history with commit hash, timestamp, developer, and status (queued, in progress, succeeded, failed).
- Multi-environment staging — Every app includes at least one environment; add separate production, staging, and development environments. Each environment is an isolated container that can be scaled independently with components (xs to 2xl).
- Collaboration & teams — Invite developers to teams, add clients as non-technical billing users. Share apps, payment methods, and environments across people and teams with granular roles. Learn more about collaboration →
- Managed PHP stack — Automatic detection and configuration for popular frameworks and CMS including Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, Craft CMS, Statamic, Kirby, October CMS, and Tempest. No one-click installers – bring your own code. Software guides →
- SSH & SFTP access — Persistent storage, rsync for asset sync, and full shell access via SSH. Use
rsync, ssh, or sftp to manage files. SSH docs → · SFTP docs →
- Build commands — Run
composer install; npm run prod automatically on each deployment via configurable build commands.
- Free trial — Every new app starts with a one-week free trial. No payment method required initially; add one to convert to a paid plan after the trial ends. Free trial details →
- Global data centers — Choose between Ireland (EU) and Virginia (US) for each app to serve users closer.
Who is it for?
- Freelance developers — Manage multiple client projects within a single dashboard, each with its own Git repo and deployment pipeline.
- Agencies — Collaborate with internal teams and clients, share payment methods, and give clients billing access without code access.
- Startups — Scale from a free trial to production with per-component scaling and no upfront commitment.
- PHP CMS users — Deploy Craft CMS, Statamic, Kirby, WordPress, or October CMS with pre-configured presets and extensive documentation.
Use cases
- Deploy a Laravel app with staging — Set up a production environment on the
main branch and a development environment on dev, each with independent scaling and separate Git branch mappings.
- Collaborate with a client on billing — Create an app, add the client as a non-technical user, attach a payment method, and let them manage invoices without code access. Billing collaboration →
- Use AI agent workflows — Leverage fortrabbit's agent skills to start projects, sync files, and download databases from Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor. AI workflows →
