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Apply.Build vs 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.
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
- 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
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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