Heroku
A managed application platform with deployment workflows and add-on services.
What it does
A managed application platform with deployment workflows and add-on services.
When it fits
Deploying a server application without managing its underlying machines directly.
Other options in this category
- Amazon Web Services — Teams that need configurable compute, storage, networking, and managed backends.
- Cloudflare Developers — Building edge-hosted applications with networking, storage, and compute services.
- Cuber — Teams that want an application deployment workflow on their own cluster.
- DigitalOcean — Small teams that need servers, databases, and application hosting.
- Fly.io — Running server applications near users across multiple regions.
Source
Editorial overview reviewed on October 24, 2026. Follow the source for current setup, compatibility, and licensing.