Lizard is an AI-native deployment platform that runs coding agents' applications, databases, and sandboxes in production from a single CLI command.
What is Lizard?
Lizard is a cloud deployment platform designed specifically for coding agents like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. It takes your agent's code (from a Git push or CLI) and handles the full path to production: stack detection, building, deploying, managed Postgres/Redis/S3, live logs, metrics, and per-second billing. It runs on the web with a dashboard and a CLI, and is made by Lizard (the company behind the platform).
Key Features
- Git push to deploy — Push to main and Lizard detects the stack, builds it, and ships it live; a dashboard shows build status and timing.
- Managed databases — Postgres, Redis, and S3 object storage are provisioned in one command and auto-connected to your app; the dashboard shows live resource usage (e.g., disk, objects).
- Per-second billing — CPU, memory, volumes, egress, and object storage are measured and billed per second; idle apps cost a fraction (a 2 vCPU/4 GB app is $32.57/mo compared to $55.66 on AWS).
- Agent-first CLI — Every command returns machine-readable output (JSON) so agents can parse it; CLI install via
npm i -g @lizard-build/cli. - Live logs & metrics — Stream request logs (e.g., status codes, response times, cache hits) and CPU usage per service from the dashboard or CLI.
- Isolated containers — Every deployment runs as a secure isolated pod.
- Any stack — Supports Node, Python, Go, Rust, Ruby, PHP, Java, static sites, bun, and uv; lizardpack writes a readable multi-stage Dockerfile.
- Migration tooling — A Lizard skill (
npx skills add lizard-build/skill -g) lets agents migrate apps from Railway, Render, or Heroku, carrying over secrets, domains, and data.
Who is it for?
- Coding agents (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor): deploy apps and databases directly from an agent session using
lizard up; agents get structured output to debug failures. - Developers building AI-powered web apps: use Git push to deploy and managed Postgres/Redis/S3 without managing infrastructure.
- Teams migrating from PaaS platforms: use the Lizard skill to move services from Railway, Render, or Heroku automatically.
- Indie hackers and side-project creators: the Free and Hobby plans cover small apps at low idle cost.
What can you do with Lizard?
- Deploy an app from an agent: tell your agent to "deploy this app" and it installs the CLI, runs
lizard up, and shows machine-readable results. - Provision managed databases: in one command, spin up Postgres, Redis, and S3 connected to your app.
- Monitor production: stream live logs and per-service metrics (request status, response times, CPU/memory) from the dashboard or CLI.
- Restore deleted resources: the platform supports recovering deleted services, databases, and projects (per FAQ info).
How does Lizard work?
First, connect your Git repo or have your agent push to main. Lizard's build planner (lizardpack) reads your repository and determines the language, framework, and package manager, then writes a multi-stage Dockerfile. Your app is built and deployed as an isolated pod, with optional managed databases and live observability. Everything is billed per second on measured CPU, RAM, and egress.
Pricing
Lizard is freemium. The Free plan gives $5 of credit for the first month with no credit card required; the Hobby plan costs $5/month and covers a typical side project. There are also Pro and Enterprise plans (Enterprise adds SSO/SAML, RBAC, and audit logs). Usage is billed per second on measured resources.
Alternatives
- Railway — a PaaS that also offers Git push deploys but bills by instance size rather than measured usage.
- Render — a PaaS with static sites and web services; Lizard's comparison shows it costs more for a comparable app ($146/mo vs $32.57).
- Fly.io — a PaaS that runs apps on global infrastructure; its billing for a comparable app is $98.99/mo per Lizard's comparison.
- Heroku — a classic PaaS; Lizard's migration skill can import apps from it.
FAQ
How do I deploy from Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor?
Tell your agent to deploy with Lizard. It installs the CLI (npm i -g @lizard-build/cli), runs lizard up, and returns machine-readable output for every command and log line, so the agent can read failure reasons and fix them.
Do I need a credit card to try Lizard?
No. The Free plan includes $5 of credit for your first month with no card on file. You only add a card if you move to a paid plan.
How much does it cost to run a small app on Lizard?
At 15% average CPU and 25% average memory, a 2 vCPU/4 GB app and its Managed Postgres costs $32.57/month — 41% less than AWS. Lizard bills per second on measured usage; idle apps cost a fraction, and the $5/month Hobby plan covers a typical side project.
Which languages and frameworks does Lizard support?
All major ones. lizardpack reads your repo and detects Node, Python, Go, Rust, Ruby, PHP, Java, or static sites, plus bun and uv. It writes a readable multi-stage Dockerfile, unlike Railway's Railpack, which produces opaque BuildKit plans.
Can I migrate an app from Railway, Render, or Heroku?
Yes. Install the Lizard skill (npx skills add lizard-build/skill -g), tell your agent to migrate, and it redeploys services, provisions databases, carries over secrets/domains, and imports data.
