Support C64GFX
C64GFX is a passion project that aims to preserve and showcase the incredible pixel art legacy of the Commodore 64 - particularly that from the demoscene. While the site is free to use and always will be, there are not-insignificant costs involved in keeping it running smoothly and continuously improving it.
💸 Running Costs
Here's a breakdown of the various services that power C64GFX:
Netlify Pro
Professional hosting ensures the site loads quickly worldwide with excellent uptime and automated deployments.
Algolia Search
Powers the lightning-fast search functionality, helping you find specific images, artists, and productions instantly.
Hyvor Comments
Provides the commenting system that lets the community discuss and share memories about the artwork.
Discourse Forum
Hosts the community forum where artists and fans discuss C64 pixel art, share techniques, and connect with the scene.
AWS Cloud Storage
Stores thousands of C64 images reliably with fast global access and automatic backups.
Amazon Lightsail
The always-on cloud server that runs the C64GFX community forum, keeping it fast and available around the clock.
MongoDB Atlas
Stores the community data behind likes, favourites, votes, achievements, and user-submitted suggestions.
Clerk Authentication
Provides secure user authentication and management for registered users.
Font Awesome Pro
Provides the high-quality icons used throughout the site interface.
Adobe Photoshop
Used to prepare, retouch, and organise artwork – free alternatives exist, but nothing matches its speed for this work.
Time Investment
Beyond the bills, editing and running C64GFX is time consuming – daily moderation, adding artwork, verifying metadata, and building new features all add up.
❤️ Your Support Matters
Every donation, however small, helps cover these costs and keeps C64GFX growing – thank you to everyone who has already chipped in!