Heroku is a cloud-based platform as a service (PaaS) that simplifies app development, deployment, and scaling. It enables developers to focus on building apps without the complexity of managing infrastructure. With robust features like managed databases, AI support, and a vast ecosystem of add-ons, Heroku provides an easy path to deploy and scale modern applications.
Standout Capabilities
Powerful Platform Features
Integrated Data Features
Robust Development Ecosystem
Enterprise-Ready Tools
Git integration streamlines workflow for fast app launches.
Widely used—Google searches quickly resolve most issues.
Hosted Postgres add-on saves time on database tasks.
Real-time app performance stats via add-ons.
Automatic continuous deployment from Git.
Shared Postgres outages disrupt services frequently.
Invoices sometimes not paid by valid card, causing extra admin work.
Add-on or database pricing and limits are unclear until after usage.
*Price last updated on Nov 13, 2025. Visit heroku.com's pricing page for the latest pricing.
