Google App Engine vs Heroku
Google App Engine
cloud.google.com
Heroku
heroku.comSide by side
| Figure | Google App Engine | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Platform As A Service Paas Software | 7.5 (#11) | 7.3 (#13) |
| Spec score · Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software | 7.6 (#17) | 7.4 (#19) |
| Spec score · PaaS tools | 7.5 (#22) | 7.3 (#24) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2007 |
| Security | The product page says App Engine firewall rules can control access and managed SSL/TLS certificates are provided by default for custom domains at no additional cost. | Heroku states that it regularly performs audits and maintains PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC compliance, with certification scope varying by product. |
| Support | Every Google Cloud customer, including free-trial customers, receives Basic Support with documentation, community forums, billing assistance, and Active Assist. | Heroku lists support options from Standard to Signature. |
Plans
Google App Engine
- Standard environment free tierFree
- Flexible environmentPrice not published
- Standard environment paid usagePrice not published
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
Google App Engine
Google App Engine has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.