Amazon Web Services (AWS) vs Heroku
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Heroku
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| Figure | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Cloud Computing platform | 8.9 (#1) | 7.4 (#8) |
| Founded | 2006 | 2007 |
| Security | The healthcare compliance page lists encryption in transit and at rest, granular IAM, network isolation, and 24/7 infrastructure monitoring and threat detection. | Heroku states that it regularly performs audits and maintains PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC compliance, with certification scope varying by product. |
| Support | AWS describes its support offering as providing proactive guidance, issue resolution, and support tools. | Heroku lists support options from Standard to Signature. |
Plans
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Free planFree
- Paid planPriced on request
Heroku
- Eco dyno$5 a month
- Heroku Postgres Essential-0$5 a month
- Basic dyno$7 a month
- Standard-1X dyno$25 a month
In their own words
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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