Heroku
The original PaaS — still the easiest deploy
Heroku pioneered platform-as-a-service in 2007. Owned by Salesforce. Supports 10+ languages, huge addon marketplace (150+ addons). Removed free tier in 2022 but remains popular for ease of use. Eco plans restart.
Pros
- Most addon marketplace options — 150+
- Dead-simple deployments with git push
- Longest PaaS track record
Cons
- Removed free tier in 2022
- More expensive than competitors for equivalent resources
Best For
Developers who prioritize the largest addon ecosystem and a proven, mature PaaS with minimal configuration
Pricing
Starter
or €50/yr
- Core features included
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