Pi, Hermes and AI inference credit included with every dev box.

AI development infrastructure

Your AI development environment, ready in minutes

Launch a persistent Ubuntu dev box with Pi, Hermes Agent, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis and AI model access already configured.

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Persistent Linux environments. Simple monthly pricing. Human support.

AI agent developmentCoding environmentsSaaS backendsAutomation projects
Creating above-box-01
Provisioning
  • Ubuntu configured
  • Node.js installed
  • Python installed
  • PostgreSQL running
  • Redis running
  • Pi configured
  • Hermes ready
  • AI access connected
bash
$ssh builder@above-box-01
Welcome to Ubuntu. Development stack loaded.
$hermes
Phil

“I've been developing on a Linux VPS for years and found that initial configuration and securing it can be daunting. Also, with the advent of AI agents and Hermes in particular I firmly believe a Linux VPS is the best set-up for it and where it truly shines.

I built Above with that in mind, along with top class support that is often missing from the big hosting players who can take days to respond to customers. We go above and beyond in supporting our users!”

Phil

Founder, above.dev

Persistent Ubuntu environment
Pi preconfigured
Hermes Agent installed
AI inference credit included

Start building, not configuring

Every above.dev dev box arrives with a practical AI development stack installed, secured and ready to use.

Ubuntu

A persistent Linux environment you control.

Node.js

Current LTS runtime for modern web and AI applications.

Python

Ready for agents, APIs, automation and machine learning workflows.

PostgreSQL

Installed locally for application data and development.

Redis

Ready for queues, sessions, caching and agent state.

Git

Version control and GitHub tooling included.

Pi

An open source AI harness, installed and connected.

Hermes Agent

A configurable agent environment ready for development workflows.

Claude CodeCodex CLIGemini CLI

Preinstalled and ready to run. These connect to your own Anthropic, OpenAI or Google account. Your included above.dev credit covers the above.dev endpoint.

Agents included

Your agents are already waiting

Pi and Hermes Agent are installed and connected to your Above AI access from the moment you first sign in.

$pi$hermes
  • No provider setup
  • No manual installation
  • No blank server
above-box-01
$hermes
What would you like to build?
>Create a Node.js API with PostgreSQL authentication.
Planning project...
Creating files...
Installing dependencies...
Preparing the development environment...

Compute and inference in one account

Every above.dev dev box includes AI inference credit. Use it with Pi, Hermes Agent or your own applications through a compatible API endpoint.

Additional inference credit can be purchased from the dashboard.

AI AccessConnected
AI Credit Balance
$18.40 remaining
Default Model
above-default-1
API Endpoint
api.above.dev/v1
Usage This Month
2,140 requests

How it works

1

Choose a dev box

Select the resources suited to your project.

2

We prepare it

Above provisions the environment, installs the development stack and configures AI access.

3

Start building

Connect over SSH and launch Pi or Hermes immediately.

Simple plans for active builders

Every plan includes a persistent dev box with Pi and Hermes Agent installed, and AI access connected before you first log in.

$25 free Kimi K3 credit to get started

No monthly commitment7-day rolling backups

Starter

For experiments and lightweight projects.

$14.99per month
  • $25 Kimi K3 Credit
  • 2 vCores
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 40 GB storage
  • Pi and Hermes Agent included
  • Standard support
Launch Starter

Builder

Recommended

For active product development.

$24.99per month
  • $25 Kimi K3 Credit
  • 4 vCores
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 75 GB storage
  • Pi and Hermes Agent included
  • Priority support
Launch Builder

Pro

For larger projects and persistent workloads.

$34.99per month
  • $25 Kimi K3 Credit
  • 6 vCores
  • 12 GB RAM
  • 100 GB storage
  • Pi and Hermes Agent included
  • Priority support
Launch Pro

Team

For heavier workloads and small teams.

$49.99per month
  • $25 Kimi K3 Credit
  • 8 vCores
  • 24 GB RAM
  • 200 GB storage
  • Pi and Hermes Agent included
  • Priority support
Launch Team

Prices are in USD per month. Cancel at any time, with no minimum term.

Go above the setup

Traditional providers give you an empty server. Above gives you a working development environment.

Traditional VPS

  • Blank Linux server
  • Manual package installation
  • Configure AI providers yourself
  • Install agents yourself
  • Generic infrastructure dashboard

above.dev

  • Ready to code environment
  • Development stack installed
  • AI inference credit included
  • Pi and Hermes preconfigured
  • Developer focused dashboard

A managed Postgres plan on its own usually costs more per month than a Starter box. Here PostgreSQL and Redis come with the machine. The extras a managed platform layers on top, like auth, storage and a REST layer, are the kind of thing you and your agent can put together on a box you control.

Infrastructure with someone behind it

When you need help, you should not have to work through a complex cloud support system. Above provides practical support from people who understand the environment you are using.

Write to support@above.dev

Setup assistance
Provisioning help
Environment troubleshooting
Clear escalation path

Your next build starts above

Launch a persistent AI development environment with Pi, Hermes Agent and included inference credit.

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No blank server. No separate AI setup.