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The original PaaS. Still simple, but the free tier removal hurt its appeal.
345 reviews
Has API
Heroku defined PaaS and remains perfectly functional. But the free tier removal and lack of innovation under Salesforce have opened the door for Railway, Render, and Fly.io. Existing Heroku apps run fine, but new projects should strongly consider the modern alternatives.
What's great
- Pioneer of PaaS — the deployment experience is polished
- Add-on marketplace provides managed services for everything
- Buildpacks support every major language and framework
Watch out for
- No free tier since 2022
- More expensive than modern alternatives for equivalent features
- Innovation has stalled under Salesforce ownership
Quick Facts
Founded2007
PricingFrom $5/mo (Eco dyno)
Free tierNo
Platformsweb
APIAvailable
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Q: What is Heroku?
Heroku pioneered platform-as-a-service and defined "git push to deploy." The developer experience remains excellent — deploy any language, add databases and caches with a click, scale with a slider.
Q: How much does Heroku cost?
Heroku starts at $5/mo (Eco dyno).
Q: Who is Heroku best for?
Heroku is best for teams already invested in the heroku ecosystem and workflow..
Q: Is Heroku free?
No, Heroku is a paid tool. Plans start at $5/mo (Eco dyno).
Best for
Teams already invested in the Heroku ecosystem and workflow.
Not ideal for
New projects — Railway, Render, and Fly.io offer better value and features.
Starter
$5/mo (Eco dyno)
Pro
$25/mo (Standard dyno)
Enterprise
Custom pricing
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Last updated: August 2026
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