Top Heroku Alternatives in 2026

After Heroku killed its free tier in 2022, thousands migrated. Here are the best alternatives in 2026.

Why Developers Left

• Free tier eliminated
• Pricing increased
• Slower deploys than newer platforms
• Aging DX

1. Remoud - Best Value

Free (1 app), Hobby $3.99/mo, Business $9.99/mo. Git push deploys, web terminal, auto SSL, Docker support.

2. Railway

Usage-based from $5/mo. Beautiful UI, managed databases.

3. Render

$7/mo for web services. Managed PostgreSQL, static hosting.

4. Fly.io

3 free VMs. Global edge, steeper learning curve.

5. Vercel

Best for Next.js. Not for traditional backends.

Migration Checklist

1. Export env vars from Heroku
2. Ensure app reads PORT
3. Push to GitHub
4. Deploy on new platform
5. Update DNS