Heroku vs Hetzner Web Hosting
Heroku
heroku.com
Hetzner Web Hosting
hetzner.comSide by side
| Figure | Heroku | Hetzner Web Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Cloud Computing platform | 7.4 (#8) | 7.1 (#11) |
| Founded | 2007 | 1997 |
| Security | Heroku states that it regularly performs audits and maintains PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC compliance, with certification scope varying by product. | The documentation lists daily ClamAV virus scans, free SSL certificates, DDoS protection on all plans, and 24/7 system monitoring. |
| Support | Heroku lists support options from Standard to Signature. | The product page lists telephone support for Webhosting XL, and Hetzner's support page says general customer service is available Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm CET. |
Plans
Heroku
- Eco dyno$5 a month
- Heroku Postgres Essential-0$5 a month
- Basic dyno$7 a month
- Standard-1X dyno$25 a month
Hetzner Web Hosting
- Webhosting LPrice not published
- Webhosting MPrice not published
- Webhosting SPrice not published
- Webhosting XLPrice not published
In their own words
Hetzner Web Hosting
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