diff --git a/docs/nightscout/new_user.md b/docs/nightscout/new_user.md
index 24b5d60d..582c5f4f 100644
--- a/docs/nightscout/new_user.md
+++ b/docs/nightscout/new_user.md
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Below is a list of most used platforms. There are probably others, don't hesitat
Hosted services include everything: platform, database and support.
```
-
+[T1Pal](https://t1pal.com/), [NS10BE](https://ns.10be.de/de/index.html), [Nightscout Pro](https://nightscout.pro/), [Serendipity Bio](https://serendipitybio.com/)
@@ -62,6 +62,8 @@ These are the current solutions not involving, or limiting to a strict minimum,
Most vendors will require a credit card to authenticate users and avoid abuse.
```
+[Azure](/vendors/azure/new_user), [Northflank](/vendors/northflank/new_user), [Fly.io](/vendors/fly.io/new_user), [Render](/vendors/render/new_user), [Atlas](/vendors/mongodb/atlas), [Google Cloud](https://navid200.github.io/xDrip/docs/Nightscout/GoogleCloud.html), [Oracle](https://www.dropbox.com/s/5twlqrndofqno0t/0-amber-oracle.pdf)
+
@@ -74,6 +76,8 @@ These solutions require a monthly fee.
Paying for a platform doesn't imply your database is included and covered by the plan.
```
+[Heroku](/vendors/heroku/new_user), [Railway](/vendors/railway/new_user) with [database](/vendors/railway/database), [Northflank database](/vendors/northflank/database) or [NAS](/advanced.md#building-nightscout-inside-your-nas)
+
diff --git a/docs/nightscout/platform.md b/docs/nightscout/platform.md
index 75065a95..b9db1d10 100644
--- a/docs/nightscout/platform.md
+++ b/docs/nightscout/platform.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Find a list of commonly used hosting services below, decide which one you'll wan
^^^
Since the [beginning](https://github.com/nightscout/cgm-remote-monitor/pull/98) Heroku has been a very popular platform for Nightscout. Most of the documentation was based on a Heroku Nightscout.
On August 25th 2022, Salesforce decided to [drop the free plan](https://blog.heroku.com/next-chapter).
-You can [create your new Nightscout site with Heroku](/vendors/heroku/new_user) using an Eco plan (5$/month).
+You can [create your new Nightscout site with Heroku](/vendors/heroku/new_user) using an [Eco plan](https://www.heroku.com/pricing) (5$/month).
**Pros**:
* Large platform with a reliable history
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ You can [create your new Nightscout site with Heroku](/vendors/heroku/new_user)
**Cons**:
* The Eco plan has the same limitations than the previous Free plan, for 5$ per month
* For a Nightscout site a 7$ per month Basic plan is not really worth it (compared to hosted solutions)
-* Relying on the MongoDB Atlas database
+* **Doesn't include a database**
+++
Follow [these instructions](/vendors/heroku/new_user.md) to build your Nightscout site in Heroku.
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Follow [these instructions](/vendors/heroku/new_user.md) to build your Nightscou
![Azure](/vendors/img/Azure.png)
^^^
Nightscout DIY was [originally](https://github.com/rnpenguin/cgm-remote-monitor) created with Azure but most users dropped it after costs increased.
-A new deployment method has [been created using a Docker container](/vendors/azure/new_user).
+A new deployment method fitting in the [free tier](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/free-services) has [been created using a Docker container](/vendors/azure/new_user).
**Pros**:
* Large platform with a reliable history
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ A new deployment method has [been created using a Docker container](/vendors/azu
* Trial account lasts maximum 12 months
* Basic plan and pay as you go is free if you stay within quotas
* The F1 free app service plan is designed for testing, not production
-**The Cosmos database doesn't integrate correctly with Nightscout**
+* **The Cosmos database doesn't integrate correctly with Nightscout**
+++
Follow [these instructions](/vendors/azure/new_user.md) to build your Nightscout site in Azure.
@@ -65,12 +65,12 @@ Follow [these instructions](/vendors/azure/new_user.md) to build your Nightscout
## Railway.app
![Railway](/vendors/img/Railway.png)
^^^
-You can easily create a new Railway Nightscout site with a MongoDB Atlas or a Railway MongoDB database.
+You can easily create a new Railway Nightscout site with a MongoDB Atlas or a Railway MongoDB database. The [Hobby plan](https://railway.app/pricing) (5$ per month) allows one Nightscout site and a small database.
**Pros**:
* Easy to deploy or migrate an existing site from Heroku (but not worth it without free tier)
* Simple to use and troubleshoot
-* Can use a native Railway MongoDB database ($)
+* Can use a reliable native Railway MongoDB database, the cost will add-up within the subscription ($)
**Cons**:
* The free tier has been removed, only active developers can have 5$ credit per month
@@ -86,13 +86,13 @@ Follow [these instructions](/vendors/railway/new_user.md) to build your Nightsco
## Northflank
![](/vendors/img/Northflank.png)
^^^
-You can create your new Northflank Nightscout site, with its own Northflank database or with a MongoDB Atlas database.
+You can create your new [free](https://northflank.com/pricing) Northflank Nightscout site, with its own Northflank database or with a MongoDB Atlas database.
**Pros**:
* Nightscout fits in the free tier
* Easy to deploy or migrate an existing site from Heroku
* Simple to use and troubleshoot
-* Can use a native Northflank MongoDB database ($)
+* Can use a professional native Northflank MongoDB database ($)
**Cons**:
* The Nightscout address generated for your site is impossible to remember
@@ -112,9 +112,8 @@ Fly.io proposed a simple migration wizard from Heroku and you can create your ne
* Easy to migrate an existing site from Heroku
**Cons**:
-* **Maintaining your site requires the use of a computer with command line instructions, not very intuitive**
-* Migrated Heroku sites store variables as secrets
-* Relying on the MongoDB Atlas database
+* **Maintaining your site requires the use of command line instructions, not very intuitive**
+* **Doesn't include a database**
+++
Follow [these instructions](/vendors/fly.io/new_user.md) to build your Nightscout site in Fly.io.
@@ -153,7 +152,7 @@ A free solution with little experience.
* The free plan doesn't guarantee any reliability
* App will sleep after 15 minutes
* Render URLs are considered unsafe by some internet providers
-* Relying on the MongoDB Atlas database
+* **Doesn't include a database**
+++
Follow [these instructions](/vendors/render/new_user.md) to build your Nightscout site in Render.