What kind of product is Roost?
Roost is a remote Linux computer for development work. It keeps state, runs normal tools, and lets idle machines sleep.
Pricing
Pay only for what you use.
Roost charges more while a machine is active and much less while it sleeps. The model should stay obvious at a glance.
Usage
$0.02
per active hour
$0.50
per month while sleeping
SSH access from the start
Machines can sleep and resume
State stays with the machine
Long-running tasks and agent sessions
Simple docs, no enterprise sprawl
Pricing should match the product story: simple enough to explain on one screen and cheap when the machine is idle.
Roost is not meant to be a 24/7 rented server. It is meant to feel like a machine you can leave, let sleep, and return to later without losing your place.
FAQ
Can I run coding agents for hours?
Yes. Long-running tasks and agent sessions are first-class use cases. The machine should stay useful even after the terminal window is closed.
How does pricing work?
You pay more when the machine is active and less when it is sleeping. The goal is simple: pay for work, not for idle time.
Do I need a browser IDE?
No. The product is intentionally SSH-first. The web surface exists to explain, document, and price the service without becoming the product.