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Heroku vs PaperNodes
Full-stack developer cloud with droplets, but lacks game-specific panels and DDoS defaults
HerokuPlatform as a service to deploy and run apps
PaperNodesWe, offer premium server hosting for Minecraft, Discord Bots and more! Explore our cheap reliable premium hosting plans.Which to pick
Pick Heroku if you want…
- Managed containers and data services for web apps
- Developer-focused cloud VMs
Pick PaperNodes if you want…
- Low-cost, high-performance game server hosting
- A free plan to start with
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.
- PaperNodes:PaperNodes provides affordable, high-uptime game server hosting with premium hardware and DDoS protection.
- Best for
- Heroku:Managed containers and data services for web apps
- PaperNodes:Low-cost, high-performance game server hosting
- Who it’s for
- Heroku:Developers, teams, startups and enterprises needing simple app hosting
- PaperNodes:Gamers and developers who need reliable multiplayer game servers.
- Pricing
- Heroku:Paid
- PaperNodes:Freemium
- 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
- PaperNodes:BunggeCord € 1 per month · Pig Plan € 4 per month · Cow Plan € 6 per month · Goat Plan € 8 per month · Enderman Plan € 9 per month
- Works with
- Heroku:Git, GitHub, Docker, Node.js, Ruby, Java, PHP, Python
- PaperNodes:—
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.
PaperNodes features
- Premium Hardware. DDR5 RAM with AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs and NVMe RAID 1 storage for fast data access.
- DDoS Protection. Layer 3-7 protection up to ~6 Tbps using Pletx/SmartMitigate.
- Super Quick Setup. Servers are provisioned in minutes, or under 24 hours if delayed.
- 24/7 Support. Round-the-clock help via Discord with average response under 20 minutes.
- Easy Control Panel. Web UI for managing server settings, mods and plugins.
- Multiple Game Support. Hosts Minecraft, Mindustry, Unturned, Terraria, RimWorld, Alt:V, Discord bots and more.
Heroku vs PaperNodes FAQ
Is Heroku or PaperNodes free?+
Heroku is paid, from $5/month (Eco). PaperNodes has a free plan; paid plans start at €1/month (BunggeCord).
Which is cheaper, Heroku or PaperNodes?+
Heroku starts at $5/month (Eco) and PaperNodes starts at €1/month (BunggeCord); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.
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