Managed App Hosting
Easily build, deploy, and scale applications on a fully managed cloud platform.
Heroku
Category: Cloud Hosting
Company: Heroku Inc.
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Heroku is the fully managed cloud application platform built for developers. Build, deploy, manage, and scale your apps easily on our app hosting platform.
Founded: 2007
Target Market: General
Industries: Technology & Software, Financial Services & Banking, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & E-commerce, Other
Key Features
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AI Application Support
Quickly build and deploy AI applications using leading models with minimal setup.
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Extend AI agents with APIs and tools via the open Model Context Protocol.
PostgreSQL Database Service
Utilize a secure and scalable fully managed PostgreSQL database optimized for developers.
Continuous Delivery Workflow
Streamline app releases with visual and efficient continuous delivery features.
GitHub Integration
Automatically deploy branches and create Review Apps for testing with each pull request.
Scalability Options
Instantly scale applications from small projects to enterprise-grade solutions as needed.
Custom Buildpacks
Customize your app's language stack or create your own buildpacks from community options.
Website: https://www.heroku.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Heroku?
Heroku is the fully managed cloud application platform built for developers. Build, deploy, manage, and scale your apps easily on our app hosting platform.
What is Heroku known for?
Heroku is best known for Pioneered developer-centric, easy-to-use web application hosting with a focus on simplicity and speed., Offers a robust ecosystem of add-ons and integrations that enhance app functionality and performance. and Provides seamless scalability options, allowing developers to effortlessly manage app growth and resource allocation.. Its strongest capability coverage is in Rapid Elasticity and Scalability.
Who is Heroku for?
Heroku is used by teams across Technology & Software, Financial Services & Banking, Professional Services and Media & Entertainment.
Who makes Heroku?
Heroku is owned and operated by Heroku Inc. and was founded in 2007. See the company profile for leadership, milestones, and acquisitions.
How is Heroku evaluated?
Heroku is assessed across four dimensions — Innovation Index (30%), Organizational Strength (20%), Customer Mix (20%), and Vision Index (30%) — using documented evidence that is refreshed monthly. See the methodology page for the full scoring rules.
What are alternatives to Heroku?
The alternatives page lists sibling platforms in the Cloud Hosting category alongside Heroku, each with a full profile and side-by-side capability comparison so you can weigh the trade-offs for your use case.