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Apply.Build vs Heroku
Short answer: Pick Apply.Build if you want one-click EU-hosted app deployment with security baked in; pick Heroku if you want managed containers and data services for web apps. Apply.Build has a free plan; Heroku starts at $5/month.
Apply.BuildDeploy apps from code to cloud in minutes.
HerokuPlatform as a service to deploy and run appsWhich to pick
Pick Apply.Build if you want…
- One-click EU-hosted app deployment with security baked in
- A free plan to start with (Free tier)
Pick Heroku if you want…
- Managed containers and data services for web apps
- Mainstream PaaS
- Integrations with Git, Docker or Node.js (on Heroku's list, not Apply.Build's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Apply.Build:Apply.Build lets developers push code to a European cloud with built-in firewall, TLS and vulnerability scanning.
- Heroku:Heroku is a fully managed PaaS that lets developers build, deploy, and scale apps using git, containers, and managed data services.
- Best for
- Apply.Build:One-click EU-hosted app deployment with security baked in
- Heroku:Managed containers and data services for web apps
- Who it’s for
- Apply.Build:Developers and small teams needing simple, secure PaaS hosting.
- Heroku:Developers, teams, startups and enterprises needing simple app hosting
- Pricing
- Apply.Build:Freemium
- Heroku:Paid
- Starting price
- Apply.Build:—
- Heroku:$5/month (Eco)
- Free plan or trial
- Apply.Build:Free plan (Free tier)
- Heroku:—
- Plans
- Apply.Build:Free tier €0
- Heroku:Eco $5 per month · Basic $7 per month · Standard-1X $25 per month · Performance-M $250 per month · Private-S $125 per month
- Works with
- Apply.Build:GitHub
- Heroku:Git, GitHub, Docker, Node.js, Ruby, Java, PHP, Python
Apply.Build features
- One-click GitHub Deploy. Connect a GitHub repo and push to main branch to go live without CI/CD setup.
- Always-on WAF. Every app gets a web application firewall that blocks malicious traffic by default.
- Continuous Vulnerability Scanning. Dependencies are scanned for CVEs and alerts are sent before flaws reach production.
- Built-in Metrics & Logs. Response times, request rates and errors are visible from day one with no extra tools.
- Automatic TLS & Custom Domains. SSL certificates and domain handling are included and renewed automatically.
- European Data Residency. All infrastructure runs in Finland under EU jurisdiction, ensuring GDPR compliance.
Heroku features
- Dyno containers. Runs apps in smart, isolated containers with automatic scaling and patching.
- Heroku Postgres. Fully managed PostgreSQL database service optimized for developers.
- Heroku Redis. Managed key-value store with a developer-friendly experience.
- GitHub Integration. Creates disposable Review Apps for pull requests and auto-deploys on push.
- Add-ons & Buildpacks. Extend apps with 150+ third-party add-ons and community buildpacks.
- Security & Compliance. Provides PCI, HIPAA, ISO, SOC compliance and optional Shield environments.
Apply.Build vs Heroku FAQ
What is the difference between Apply.Build and Heroku?+
Heroku is a US-based PaaS with add-on pricing for security, while Apply.Build bundles firewall, TLS and scanning in the base price.
Should I use Apply.Build or Heroku?+
Pick Apply.Build if you want one-click EU-hosted app deployment with security baked in or a free plan to start with (Free tier). Pick Heroku if you want managed containers and data services for web apps, mainstream PaaS or integrations with Git, Docker or Node.js (on Heroku's list, not Apply.Build's).
Is Apply.Build or Heroku free?+
Apply.Build has a free plan (Free tier) and paid plans. Heroku is paid, from $5/month (Eco).
Do Apply.Build and Heroku integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list GitHub. Heroku also lists Git, Docker, Node.js, Ruby and 7 more.
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