Deployment Options
LangShazam supports multiple deployment strategies:Docker
Containerized deployment for any environment
Kubernetes
Production-grade orchestration with auto-scaling
AWS EC2
Traditional server deployment with CloudFormation
Render
One-click deployment to managed platform
Comparison Matrix
| Feature | Docker | Kubernetes | EC2 | Render |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complexity | Low | High | Medium | Very Low |
| Auto-scaling | Manual | Automatic (HPA) | Manual | Automatic |
| Cost | Infrastructure only | Infrastructure + overhead | EC2 + EBS costs | Pay-per-use |
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 30-60 minutes | 15-30 minutes | 2 minutes |
| Best For | Development, testing | Production at scale | Custom infrastructure | Quick deployments |
| Load Balancing | Manual | Built-in | Nginx included | Automatic |
| SSL/HTTPS | Manual | cert-manager | Let’s Encrypt | Automatic |
Choosing the Right Option
Use Docker When:
- Running locally for development
- Deploying to any cloud provider or VPS
- You need maximum portability
- You want simple container management
Use Kubernetes When:
- You need production-grade scalability
- You require automatic failover and healing
- You’re serving high-traffic applications
- You have DevOps expertise
Use EC2 When:
- You prefer AWS infrastructure
- You need custom networking or security groups
- You want full control over the server
- You’re using other AWS services
Use Render When:
- You want the fastest deployment
- You prefer managed infrastructure
- You’re prototyping or building an MVP
- You don’t want to manage servers
Architecture Overview
All deployment options run the same core components:System Requirements
Before deploying, ensure you meet the system requirements.Environment Configuration
All deployments require proper environment variables and CORS setup.Next Steps
Review Requirements
Check the system requirements for your chosen platform
Configure Environment
Set up environment variables including your OpenAI API key
Configure CORS
Set up CORS for your frontend domain