Deploy to IIS with ABCD Lite
Simple. Reliable. Cost-effective.
Stop wrestling with complex deployment tools. ABCD Lite is a single-binary solution that makes IIS deployment effortless. No more tentacles, no more complexity – just straightforward deployments that work.
Features
Simplicity
Single binary deployment with no complex setup, modern web UI for intuitive navigation, and minimal configuration - only essential settings needed to get started. No central server means downtime only affects individual targets, not your entire system.
No Strong DevOps Expertise Required
Anyone can deploy without deep DevOps knowledge. Visual project management with a web UI makes it easy to view and manage all projects. Not overloaded with unnecessary features or complex integrations.
Secure by Design
Admin authentication with token-based login, project-level API keys for deployment credentials, and complete user control - your servers, your trusted providers, no data uploads to our platform.
IIS-Specific Features
Built with IIS in mind - IIS website deployment, application pool management with automatic start/stop during deployment, clean deployment options to remove old files, and exclusion patterns to skip specific files/folders.
CI/CD Integration Ready
GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps support out of the box with ready-to-use deployment templates and built-in tasks.
Fits Your Existing Workflow
Works with your current tools - GitHub, Azure DevOps, GitLab, or any CI/CD system. No need to change your existing development process. Just add deployment automation.
Rollback under your control.
Well versioned artifacts saved in registry - 90% of the way to successful rollbacks.
Modern Infrastructure Friendly
Push artifacts to your existing container registry if you have modern infrastructure. Don't have modern infrastructure? Maybe it's time to consider updating it. Why not start by adding a container registry?
Grows With Your Business
Start with one site, scale to hundreds. No per-project licensing fees or hidden costs. Perfect for growing teams and expanding digital presence.
Your IIS Deployment Journey
Choose your path to IIS deployment success. Each route has its challenges, but only one leads to simplicity.
The Simple and Effective Path: ABCD Lite
Direct route to IIS deployment success
✅ What You Get
- ✓Near zero complexity - Single binary, no additional agents, no custom scripts pain
- ✓No need to change stack - Use your existing CI system
- ✓Cost-effective - No additional licensing fees, no hidden costs, no per-project/per-user/per-tenant costs
- ✓Done for IIS - Built specifically for IIS deployment
🚀 Time to Deploy
From download to first deployment
Web Deploy Route
🕰️ Legacy Technology
Built on old, outdated technologies. Not designed for modern deployment workflows and lacks contemporary security practices.
🚧 Steep Learning Curve
Complex command-line parameters, provider options, and manifest configurations. Requires significant trial and error to master.
❌ Unreliable
Known stability issues with connection timeouts, authentication problems, and inconsistent behavior across different IIS versions.
🔄 Limited Rollback
Rollback requires rebuilding the code again, which cannot guarantee the same result as the previous version. No reliable way to revert to exact previous state.
Enterprise Route
💰 Expensive
Octopus Deploy and enterprise DevOps tools come with hefty licensing fees and infrastructure costs.
🏗️ Heavy Programs
Requires large, heavy programs with massive functionality overhead. Overkill for simple IIS deployment needs.
📚 Steep Learning
Teams need extensive training and strong DevOps expertise to manage complex deployment pipelines.
🎯 Overkill
Designed for enterprise DevOps, not focused on simple IIS deployment needs.
The Bottom Line
While other solutions are either too complex, unreliable and outdated (Web Deploy) or too expensive (Enterprise tools), ABCD Lite is the sweet spot - simple, focused, and cost-effective for IIS deployment.
Pricing
Pay once and use forever. No hidden fees, no monthly subscriptions.
Free
- IIS website deployment
- Pipeline templates generation
- Deploy token authentication
- 1 project
- 5 websites
Lite
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited websites
Price is per 1 license key which can work at one server at one moment. If you need more servers to work simultaneously you should buy multiple licenses.
AirGapped
- Everything in Lite
- Can be installed on airgapped servers with offline license validation
This plan is not available yet. Contact us for more information.
Important Note
This pricing does not include payments for dependent services like container registries, cloud storage, or other third-party services that may be required for deployment.
Tax Information
All prices shown are exclusive of VAT. Applicable taxes will be added at checkout based on your location and tax regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ABCD Lite and IIS deployment
What is ABCD Lite?
ABCD Lite is a modern, single-binary deployment tool specifically designed for IIS (Internet Information Services) deployment. It eliminates the complexity of traditional deployment methods by providing a simple, reliable, and cost-effective solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing CI pipeline.
Why does ABCD Lite exist?
ABCD Lite was developed in response to increasing costs of other deployment software products, including those associated with tentacles. As a developer working across different ecosystems, including Windows/IIS environments, I needed a simple and reliable deployment solution. If you're reading this, you likely need the same type of straightforward, effective deployment tool.
Are you Octopus killer?
No. Octopus Deploy is a good solution in its area. It provides strong and efficient ways for continuous deployments with a lot of functionality. If you just need to deploy IIS websites - you much probably don't need the whole Octopus Deploy system.
Do I still need to have a DevOps professional?
It depends on your team's expertise and requirements. While having a DevOps professional is always beneficial, if you understand CI pipeline concepts, can configure basic setups, and are comfortable reading documentation, implementing deployments with ABCD Lite should be straightforward. The tool is designed to be accessible to developers with basic DevOps knowledge.
Do I need to change my existing CI/CD stack?
No, you do not need to modify your existing CI system. ABCD Lite is designed to work with your current setup, enabling easy integration into your existing deployment workflow without requiring significant infrastructure changes or migrations.
Is ABCD Lite suitable for enterprise environments?
While ABCD Lite is designed to be simple and focused, it can be utilized in enterprise environments. However, if you require complex enterprise features with diverse workflows and extensive customization options, you might consider other enterprise-grade tools. ABCD Lite is ideal for teams seeking reliable IIS deployment without the complexity and cost associated with enterprise solutions.
Does ABCD Lite support rollback functionality?
ABCD Lite significantly simplifies rollback operations compared to other tools by utilizing versioned artifacts and artifact registries that maintain frozen-state artifacts. This enables you to easily rollback to any previous version. However, it's important to note that rollback operations are not always straightforward - while artifact rollback is simple, it cannot automatically resolve certain issues like database migration rollbacks, which require additional planning and consideration.
What makes ABCD Lite different from enterprise deployment tools?
Enterprise tools like Octopus Deploy are comprehensive applications with extensive functionality designed for complex enterprise DevOps operations. ABCD Lite focuses specifically on IIS deployment requirements, eliminating unnecessary complexity while delivering reliable, cost-effective deployment capabilities tailored to your specific needs.
Do you offer a trial version?
We do not offer a trial version. However, you are welcome to utilize the Free version for evaluation purposes. The Free version maintains full core functionality with only usage limitations, providing the same deployment capabilities as our paid versions.
Can I use this product commercially? Even free plan?
While there are no restrictions preventing commercial use of the free version, it may not meet your commercial requirements. The free version includes usage limitations that are typically too restrictive for commercial environments. For commercial use, we recommend selecting the appropriate paid version that aligns with your deployment volume and business requirements.