https://github.com/uppnrise/heroku-free-alternatives
A curated list of free Heroku alternatives, including PaaS platforms, self-hosted solutions, and cloud providers with free tiers. Perfect for developers looking for hosting options after Heroku's free plan sunset.
https://github.com/uppnrise/heroku-free-alternatives
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A curated list of free Heroku alternatives, including PaaS platforms, self-hosted solutions, and cloud providers with free tiers. Perfect for developers looking for hosting options after Heroku's free plan sunset.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/uppnrise/heroku-free-alternatives
- Owner: uppnrise
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-12-17T11:43:21.000Z (10 months ago)
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# Free Alternatives to Heroku
With the **Heroku free tier for Dynos, Postgres, and Data for Redis no longer available after November 28, 2022**, developers need reliable free hosting and platform solutions for their applications. This list contains **Heroku alternatives** offering free plans and hosting services.
Feel free to contribute to this list or suggest other tools!
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## List of Free Heroku Alternatives
| **Platform** | **Description** |
| :-------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [alwaysdata.com](https://www.alwaysdata.com/en/) | All-in-one hosting solution for applications, databases, and more. |
| [argonaut.dev](https://www.argonaut.dev/) | Deploy apps and infrastructure on your cloud in minutes. Support for Kubernetes, Lambda environments, and third-party app deployments. |
| [cockroachlabs.cloud](https://cockroachlabs.cloud/) | CockroachDB Serverless: Next-gen PostgreSQL with truly elastic scaling and a generous free tier. No credit card required. |
| [cloud66.com](https://www.cloud66.com/) | Cloud 66 simplifies app deployment and infrastructure on any cloud, without needing to manage the “server stuff.” |
| [dokku.com](https://dokku.com/) | An **open-source PaaS** alternative to Heroku. Easily host apps on your servers. |
| [domcloud.co](https://domcloud.co/) | Simple, modern hosting platform optimized for traditional web hosting. |
| [fly.io](https://fly.io/) | Deploy apps close to your users with global distribution. Free tier includes server time and storage. |
| [koyeb.com](https://www.koyeb.com) | High-performance full-stack app and API deployment with automated BareMetal servers and edge networks. |
| [lade.io](https://www.lade.io/) | Deploy globally distributed apps and databases with ease. |
| [netlify.com](https://www.netlify.com/) | Free static site hosting with GitHub integration, serverless functions, and easy-to-use CI/CD pipelines. |
| [northflank.com](https://www.northflank.com/) | Deploy any code, databases, and cron jobs in seconds. Flexible cloud platform with a free tier. |
| [qoddi.com](https://qoddi.com/) | Fully managed app hosting with a tier-1 network. Cost-efficient Heroku alternative with a free plan. |
| [railway.app](https://railway.app/) | Full-featured PaaS that allows easy deployments. Free tier includes resources to get started. |
| [render.com](https://render.com/) | Full-stack cloud platform, with free plans for static sites, web services, and databases. Popular Heroku alternative. |
| [supabase.com](https://supabase.com/) | Open-source Firebase alternative. Build backend infrastructure and databases with a generous free tier. |
| [vercel.com](https://vercel.com/) | Perfect for static sites and frontend apps with free hosting, serverless functions, and seamless integration with GitHub. |
| [withcoherence.com](https://www.withcoherence.com/) | Automates DevOps for early-stage teams focused on delivering value. |
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## Open-Source and Self-Hosted Heroku Alternatives
If you prefer self-hosting your applications, these tools can help you set up a platform-as-a-service environment:
| **Platform** | **Description** |
| :--------------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Dokku](https://dokku.com/) | Open-source Heroku alternative for self-hosting. Simple and lightweight. |
| [CapRover](https://caprover.com/) | Open-source PaaS that lets you deploy apps to your servers with a Heroku-like experience. |
| [Coolify](https://coolify.io/) | Open-source and self-hosted platform for managing and deploying apps like Heroku. |
| [Piku](https://github.com/piku/piku) | Minimalist and lightweight Heroku-like PaaS to deploy your apps on a single server or VPS. |
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## Additional Cloud Providers with Free Tiers
Some cloud platforms also provide free tiers that can host apps and databases:
| **Platform** | **Free Offering** |
| :--------------------------------- | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/free) | AWS Free Tier includes EC2, RDS, Lambda, and S3 with generous 12-month trial resources. |
| [Google Cloud](https://cloud.google.com/free) | Free tier includes Compute Engine, Firebase, and serverless cloud functions. |
| [Azure](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free) | Microsoft Azure free account includes virtual machines, databases, and more. |
| [Oracle Cloud](https://www.oracle.com/cloud/free/) | Free tier offers always-free instances and autonomous databases. |
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## How to Contribute
1. Fork this repository.
2. Add a new platform or resource.
3. Submit a PR with your changes.
Let's build this list together and help developers migrate from Heroku's free tier seamlessly!
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