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Heroku vs JustDeploy
Heroku abstracts server management entirely; JustDeploy gives you direct VPS control and cost transparency.
HerokuPlatform as a service to deploy and run apps
JustDeployDeploy to your server in minutes, not weeks for as low as $4Which to pick
Pick Heroku if you want…
- Managed containers and data services for web apps
- Platform-as-a-service
Pick JustDeploy if you want…
- Fast self-hosted app deployments
Side by side
- What it is
- Heroku:Heroku is a fully managed PaaS that lets developers build, deploy, and scale apps using git, containers, and managed data services.
- JustDeploy:JustDeploy lets you deploy applications to your VPS directly from your machine in minutes with full cost and security control.
- Best for
- Heroku:Managed containers and data services for web apps
- JustDeploy:Fast self-hosted app deployments
- Who it’s for
- Heroku:Developers, teams, startups and enterprises needing simple app hosting
- JustDeploy:Developers who want quick, self-hosted deployments to their own servers.
- Pricing
- Heroku:Paid
- JustDeploy:Paid
- Plans
- Heroku:Eco $5 per month · Basic $7 per month · Standard-1X $25 per month · Performance-M $250 per month · Private-S $125 per month
- JustDeploy:—
- Works with
- Heroku:Git, GitHub, Docker, Node.js, Ruby, Java, PHP, Python
- JustDeploy:—
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.
JustDeploy features
- Minute-scale deployments. Deploy your app to a VPS in minutes instead of weeks.
- Cost control. Choose low-cost plans starting at $4 and manage expenses yourself.
- Security level control. Configure security settings to match your production requirements.
Heroku vs JustDeploy FAQ
Is Heroku or JustDeploy free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan. Heroku is paid, from $5/month (Eco).
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