> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mythex.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hosting limits

> Free vs Pro hosting compute, egress, hard caps, and what happens when allowance is exhausted.

# Hosting limits

Published apps consume **compute** (machine running time) and **egress** (outbound data). Plans include monthly allowances.

## Included allowances

|                       | Free                      | Pro                                                 |
| --------------------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Compute hours / month | **10**                    | **200**                                             |
| Egress GB / month     | **5**                     | **100**                                             |
| Max published apps    | **1**                     | **5**                                               |
| Exhausted allowance   | **Hard cap** — app pauses | Overage can bill from credit balance while positive |

## Hard cap (Free)

Free apps are designed so a viral Free publish **cannot run up an unbounded bill**. When the allowance is exhausted, the published app pauses until the cycle resets or you upgrade.

## Pro overage

Pro can continue serving while overage is billable from your credit/token balance (product markup applies similarly to AI credits). Keep an eye on usage if traffic spikes.

## Practical advice

* Prefer scale-to-zero friendly apps (no always-on heavy workers unless needed)
* Cache static assets
* Upgrade to Pro before a marketing launch if you expect traffic

## Related

* [Plans](/billing/plans)
* [Publish troubleshooting](/publish/troubleshooting)