Heroku
Heroku is a container-based cloud platform for deploying, managing, and scaling apps.
What Heroku is
Heroku is a container-based cloud platform for deploying, managing, and scaling apps. Applications run in managed dynos, with support for Node.js, Ruby, Java, PHP, Python, Go, Scala, Clojure, and .NET. Developers can deploy from Git, GitHub, or continuous integration systems, then manage apps through the web-based Heroku Dashboard. Managed data options include Postgres, Key-Value Store, and Apache Kafka add-ons. Heroku Elements offers add-ons, buildpacks, and Buttons for extending apps and customizing application stacks. Heroku AppLink connects apps with Agentforce, Data Cloud, and Salesforce Clouds, allowing synchronous or asynchronous access to Salesforce data. Application metrics, threshold alerting, and autoscaling are available at no extra cost. The platform lists compliance including PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC, with scope varying by product. Private dyno plans require a Private Space. Heroku has no free plan; Eco dynos start at $5 a month, while Basic dynos cost $7 a month. Heroku is a business unit of Salesforce.
Good
- Supports eight listed programming languages.
- Deploys from Git, GitHub, or CI systems.
- Managed data add-ons include Postgres and Kafka.
- Metrics, alerts, and autoscaling have no extra cost.
Watch out
- There is no free plan.
- Eco dynos sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity.
- Private dyno plans require a Private Space.
Who it suits
Heroku suits developers deploying apps in supported languages who want managed containers and data add-ons. Its offerings include options for personal accounts as well as private runtime environments that require a Private Space.
Verdict
Heroku provides managed app deployment with multiple runtime and data options, plus dashboard-based operations. It is a paid platform, and private runtime options require a Private Space.
Plans and prices
From Heroku's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Eco dyno | $5 a month | 0.5 GB RAM · Sleeps after 30 minutes of inactivity · Personal accounts only · $5 / month |
| Heroku Postgres Essential-0 | $5 a month | 1 GB disk · 20 connections · 4,000-table limit · Encryption at rest · $5 / month |
| Basic dyno | $7 a month | 0.5 GB RAM · Always on · 10 process types · $7 / month |
| Standard-1X dyno | $25 a month | 0.5 GB RAM · 1 Dyno Unit / Month · Unlimited process types and background workers · $25 / month |
The facts
Each one read from Heroku's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company relationship
- Heroku is a business unit of Salesforce.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Founded
- 2007checked 23 Sep 2001
What it does
- Deployment
- Developers can deploy from Git, GitHub, or continuous integration systems and manage apps through the web-based Heroku Dashboard.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Managed data
- Heroku offers fully managed Postgres, Key-Value Store, and Apache Kafka add-ons.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Marketplace
- Heroku Elements provides add-ons, buildpacks, and Buttons to extend apps and customize application stacks.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Operations
- Application metrics, threshold alerting, and autoscaling are available at no extra cost.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Private runtime
- Private dyno plans require a Private Space and provide full network isolation and a dedicated runtime environment.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Product
- Heroku is a container-based cloud platform as a service for deploying, managing, and scaling modern apps.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Runtime
- Heroku runs apps in dynos, managed containers, and supports Node.js, Ruby, Java, PHP, Python, Go, Scala, Clojure, and .NET.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Salesforce integration
- Heroku AppLink connects Heroku apps with Agentforce, Data Cloud, and Salesforce Clouds, with synchronous or asynchronous access to Salesforce data.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Security
- Heroku states that it regularly performs audits and maintains PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC compliance, with certification scope varying by product.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Support
- Heroku lists support options from Standard to Signature.checked 3 Oct 2001
- Use cases
- Heroku says it serves customers ranging from startups to industry giants and supports developers building business-critical apps.checked 3 Oct 2001
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