Heroku is a container-based cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) that enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale modern applications. It provides fully managed infrastructure so developers can focus on building apps rather than maintaining servers or infrastructure.

What programming languages does Heroku support?

Heroku officially supports Node.js, Ruby, Java, PHP, Python, Go, Scala, Clojure, and .NET. In addition to these officially supported languages, any language that runs on Linux can be used via third-party buildpacks.

Dynos are smart containers that execute applications on Heroku's reliable, fully managed runtime environment. They are the building blocks that power any Heroku app, from simple projects to sophisticated applications.

Does Heroku offer managed database services?

Yes, Heroku offers fully managed cloud data services including Heroku Postgres, a trusted and scalable PostgreSQL database optimized for developers, and Heroku Key-Value Store, a managed Redis service that provides a robust developer experience.

What compliance certifications does Heroku maintain?

Heroku regularly performs audits and maintains PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC compliance certifications. Heroku Shield is specifically designed for high-compliance applications in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, and financial services.

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Heroku

Cloud application platform for building, deploying, and scaling apps

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Heroku is a fully managed cloud platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale applications without managing infrastructure.

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Heroku is a container-based Platform as a Service (PaaS) where developers deploy, manage, and scale modern applications. The platform provides fully managed infrastructure, eliminating the need to maintain servers or infrastructure, so developers can focus on building great apps. It supports multiple programming languages including Python, .NET, Java, Node.js, Go, PHP, Ruby, Scala, and Clojure, and includes managed data services like Heroku Postgres and Heroku Key-Value Store. Heroku also offers advanced features for scaling, continuous delivery through GitHub integration, team collaboration tools, and enterprise-grade security and compliance options.

Feature facts

Dynos: smart containers for running applications
Heroku Postgres: fully managed PostgreSQL database service
Heroku Key-Value Store: managed Redis service
Automatic scaling from hobby to enterprise
Fast rollback for code and database
GitHub integration and Review Apps
Support for 9+ programming languages
Heroku Teams for team collaboration
Managed inference and AI agents
PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC compliance

Pricing

Pricing model: Paid

Dynos: Eco $5/month, Basic $7/month, Standard-1X $25/month, Standard-2X $50/month, Performance-M $250/month, Performance-L $500/month, Performance-XL $750/month, Performance-2XL $1,500/month. Fir dynos: Classic 1CPU-0.5GB $25/month, Classic 2CPU-1GB $50/month, General Purpose 2CPU-4GB $80/month, Gen

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Heroku specifications

Specifications of Heroku
Section	Cloud platforms
Founded	2007
Origin	San Francisco, United States
Stage	Established
Website	heroku.com
Makers	James Lindenbaum (Founder) Adam Wiggins (Founder) Orion Henry (Founder)
Votes²	0

Heroku metrics

Fact file for heroku.com: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link facts, each with the change since the last fact check.
Metric	Value
Domain Rating	88 no change since last check
Trust Flow	69 no change since last check
Citation Flow	58 no change since last check
Referring domains	20,133 no change since last check
External backlinks	1,691,821 no change since last check

Fact: Ahrefs Domain Rating checked 12 Nov 2026, fact changed 25 Oct 2026. Fact: top topic Computers/Internet/Cloud Computing (67). Fact: Majestic checked 25 Oct 2026, fact changed 25 Oct 2026. Link facts from Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.

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Read from the public RDAP record on 12 Nov 2026, 17:51 UTC.
Domain age	19 years
Registered	15 Jun 2007
Expires	15 Jun 2027
Registrar	MarkMonitor Inc.
DNSSEC	Not signed

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Heroku launch receipt sheet

What we have measured for Heroku since it went live on SaaS Directory Info on 25 October 2026.

88 Domain Rating (Ahrefs) no change since launch
at launch: 88 (25 Oct 2026); latest: 11 Nov 2026
69 Trust Flow (Majestic)
first measured 25 Oct 2026
20,133 Referring domains (Majestic)
first measured 25 Oct 2026

Day 17 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 24 Nov 2026. The figures report a change; they do not say what caused it, and many things can. No figure here is a guess.

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Q1What is Heroku?: Heroku is a container-based cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) that enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale modern applications. It provides fully managed infrastructure so developers can focus on building apps rather than maintaining servers or infrastructure.
Q2What programming languages does Heroku support?: Heroku officially supports Node.js, Ruby, Java, PHP, Python, Go, Scala, Clojure, and .NET. In addition to these officially supported languages, any language that runs on Linux can be used via third-party buildpacks.
Q3What is a dyno?: Dynos are smart containers that execute applications on Heroku's reliable, fully managed runtime environment. They are the building blocks that power any Heroku app, from simple projects to sophisticated applications.
Q4Does Heroku offer managed database services?: Yes, Heroku offers fully managed cloud data services including Heroku Postgres, a trusted and scalable PostgreSQL database optimized for developers, and Heroku Key-Value Store, a managed Redis service that provides a robust developer experience.
Q5What compliance certifications does Heroku maintain?: Heroku regularly performs audits and maintains PCI, HIPAA, ISO, and SOC compliance certifications. Heroku Shield is specifically designed for high-compliance applications in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, and financial services.

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