Heroku Alternative
Deploy open-source apps without Heroku's pricing surprises
Heroku was the original PaaS for developers, but its pricing has become increasingly expensive. TinyPod offers a flat $5/server/month with dedicated resources — no dynos, no add-on fees, no surprise bills.
Why switch from Heroku to TinyPod
Predictable pricing
Heroku's pricing scales unpredictably — dynos, add-ons, and databases add up fast. TinyPod is a flat $5/server/mo for 4 cores, 8GB RAM, and 75GB NVMe.
No sleep on free tier
Heroku eliminated free dynos. TinyPod's 3-day free trial gives you full-spec servers to test with, and $5/mo keeps everything running 24/7.
200+ one-click apps
Deploy Nextcloud, Ghost, n8n, Grafana, and 200+ more apps with one click. No buildpacks or Procfiles needed.
Full data ownership
Export your data anytime via SFTP. No vendor lock-in. Your data stays yours.
Bring your own server
Connect any VPS provider for $5/server/mo. Use Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or any provider you prefer.
Pricing comparison
| Platform | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TinyPod | $5/server/mo | 4 cores, 8GB RAM, 75GB NVMe, unlimited apps |
| Heroku | $7-25+/dyno/mo | Per-dyno pricing + add-on costs + database fees |
Switch to TinyPod today
Deploy your first app in 60 seconds. 3-day free trial, no credit card required.