Klutch.sh vs Heroku
After Heroku ended free dynos, thousands of developers switched to Klutch.sh. Here's why it's the best Heroku alternative.
81%
Max Cost Savings
99.99%
Uptime SLA
0
Cold Starts
∞
Persistent Storage
Why Developers Are Leaving Heroku
Free tier discontinued in November 2022
Expensive pricing for basic resources
Ephemeral filesystem loses data on restart
Limited Docker and container support
No persistent volumes without add-ons
Salesforce acquisition concerns
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Specs | Klutch.sh | Heroku | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 512 MB RAM, Shared CPU | $5/mo | $7/mo | Save 29% |
| Basic | 1 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | $12/mo | $25/mo | Save 52% |
| Standard | 2.5 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | $24/mo | $50/mo | Save 52% |
| Performance | 8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU | $48/mo | $250/mo | Save 81% |
* Prices as of December 2025. Heroku pricing from their public pricing page.
Why Developers Choose Klutch.sh Over Heroku
Up to 81% Lower Costs
Klutch.sh offers dramatically lower pricing, especially at higher tiers. Save thousands annually compared to Heroku's premium pricing.
Persistent Storage
Unlike Heroku's ephemeral filesystem, Klutch.sh provides true persistent volumes that survive restarts and deployments.
No Dyno Sleeping
Your apps stay awake 24/7. No more cold starts or waiting for dynos to spin up after periods of inactivity.
Live Chat Support
Get instant help with 24/7 live chat support on all plans—something Heroku doesn't offer even on paid tiers.
More Flexibility
Full Docker support, custom buildpacks, and the ability to run any stack. No vendor lock-in or platform restrictions.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 compliance, encryption at rest, private networking, and static IPs included without enterprise pricing.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Deployment
| Feature | Klutch.sh | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Git-based Deployments | ||
| Docker Support | ||
| Auto-deploy on Push | ||
| Preview Environments | ||
| Rollback Deployments | ||
| Zero-downtime Deploys |
Compute & Scaling
| Feature | Klutch.sh | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Scaling | ||
| Vertical Scaling | ||
| Auto-scaling | ||
| Dedicated vCPUs | ||
| Background Workers | ||
| Cron Jobs / Scheduler |
Storage & Databases
| Feature | Klutch.sh | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Persistent Volumes | ||
| Managed PostgreSQL | ||
| Managed Redis | ||
| Object Storage | ||
| Volume Snapshots | ||
| Database Backups |
Networking
| Feature | Klutch.sh | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Domains | ||
| Free SSL Certificates | ||
| Private Networking | ||
| Load Balancing | ||
| DDoS Protection | ||
| Static IPs |
Developer Experience
| Feature | Klutch.sh | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| CLI Tool | ||
| API Access | ||
| Terraform Provider | ||
| GitHub Integration |
Support & Monitoring
| Feature | Klutch.sh | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Support | ||
| Live Chat Support | ||
| Built-in Monitoring | ||
| Log Aggregation | ||
| Alerting | ||
| Status Page |
Easy Migration from Heroku
Migrating from Heroku? Our team provides free, hands-on migration assistance. We'll help you move your apps, databases, add-ons, and environment variables with zero downtime.
“When Heroku killed free dynos, we moved our entire stack to Klutch.sh. The migration took less than a day and we're now paying 70% less with better performance. Should have switched years ago.”
Marcus Rodriguez
Lead Developer
Heroku to Klutch.sh Mapping
| Heroku | Klutch.sh | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dynos | Instances | Same concept, lower pricing |
| Heroku Postgres | Managed PostgreSQL | Direct migration path |
| Heroku Redis | Managed Redis | Compatible configuration |
| Procfile | Procfile | Fully supported |
| Buildpacks | Buildpacks + Docker | More flexibility |
| Add-ons | Native Services | Built-in, no third-party fees |
| Config Vars | Environment Variables | Same functionality |
| Heroku CLI | Klutch CLI | Similar commands |
Ready to Leave Heroku Behind?
Join thousands of developers who've already migrated from Heroku to Klutch.sh. Get started with $5 in free credits—no credit card required.