CloudPloy vs Heroku
The simpler, more affordable Heroku alternative with transparent pricing and powerful features
75% Lower Costs
No surprise bills. Transparent pricing with free tier forever.
Deploy in Minutes
Simpler than Heroku. No buildpacks confusion.
Full Control
SSH access, custom domains, and Docker support included.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CloudPloy | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free plan; 1 server, 1 app | No Free Tier |
| Starting Price | Compute billed separately | $5-7/month per dyno |
| Deployment Speed | < 2 minutes | 5-10 minutes |
| SSH Access | Full Access | Limited |
| Custom Domains | Unlimited | Paid Only |
| SSL Certificates | Free Auto SSL | Included |
| Database | Included | Separate Add-on |
| Docker Support | Native | Via Buildpacks |
| Auto-scaling | Included | Extra Cost |
| Support | 24/7 Live Chat | Ticket Only |
Why Teams Switch from Heroku to CloudPloy
💸 Cost Savings
- ✓ No dyno hours to track
- ✓ No surprise add-on costs
- ✓ Predictable monthly billing
- ✓ Free tier that actually works
🎯 Simplicity
- ✓ No buildpack complexity
- ✓ Simple Git push deployment
- ✓ Intuitive dashboard
- ✓ One-click rollbacks
⚡ Performance
- ✓ No cold starts
- ✓ Dedicated resources
- ✓ Global CDN included
- ✓ Better response times
🔓 Freedom
- ✓ Full server access
- ✓ Install any software
- ✓ Custom configurations
- ✓ No vendor lock-in
Perfect Heroku Alternative For
Startups
Scale from prototype to production without changing platforms or breaking the bank.
SaaS Applications
Multi-tenant apps with predictable costs and reliable performance.
Agencies
Host multiple client projects without per-app pricing.
Easy Migration from Heroku
Connect Your Repository
Link your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repo in one click.
Auto-detect Configuration
CloudPloy automatically detects your app type and configures everything.
Deploy & Go Live
Your app is live in minutes with zero downtime migration.
Ready to Switch from Heroku?
Deploy your PHP, Laravel, or WordPress apps on AWS with CloudPloy - no Heroku dyno complexity, no sleep-after-30-minutes limitations.
Free forever plan • No credit card required • 5-minute setup