Heroku
The platform developers trust.
Overview
Heroku is a cloud platform as a service (PaaS) that enables developers to build, run, and operate applications entirely in the cloud. It supports several programming languages and abstracts away the infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on writing code. Heroku manages servers, deployment, scaling, and maintenance.
✨ Key Features
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Managed runtime environment (Dynos)
- Heroku Postgres (Managed Database)
- Add-ons for extending functionality
- Seamless deployment with Git
- Scalability
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Exceptional developer experience and ease of use
- Rich ecosystem of add-ons for extending functionality
- Mature and reliable platform
Unique Value: Provides the fastest and simplest way for developers to take an application from idea to production.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Deploying and scaling web applications without managing servers
- Quickly launching new projects and iterating on them
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications that require fine-grained control over the underlying infrastructure or operating system
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more streamlined and abstracted developer experience compared to IaaS or more complex PaaS offerings.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for non-commercial apps, includes limited dyno hours.
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