Modern Heroku alternative without the legacy pricing
Looking for a Heroku Alternative?
Heroku pioneered platform-as-a-service but became expensive and stagnant. CreateOS revives the spirit of simple deployment with modern infrastructure: deploy any stack with git push, get managed databases and message queues included, and monetize your templates in our marketplace. No dyno sizing, no add-on bills, no surprises.
Quick Comparison
The Heroku you loved, modernized
CreateOS vs Heroku: Feature Comparison
| Feature | CreateOS | Heroku |
|---|---|---|
| Git Push Deploy | ||
| Managed Databases | Included | Add-on costs |
| Background Workers | ||
| Free Tier | Removed | |
| Template Marketplace | ||
| Flat Pricing | ||
| Modern Frameworks | All modern stacks | Limited |
| GPU Support | ||
| Kafka/Redis | Included | Expensive add-ons |
Pricing Comparison
Free $0, Beginner $10/mo, Pro $75/mo with 500+ credits
No per-seat fees, no surprise bandwidth charges
Eco at $5/month, Basic at $7/dyno, Standard at $25/dyno
Migrate from Heroku
Follow these steps to move your project to CreateOS
- 1Export your Heroku app configuration
- 2Sign up for CreateOS
- 3Connect your Git repository
- 4Migrate your database (pg_dump + pg_restore)
- 5Update environment variables
- 6Deploy and update DNS records
Heroku Alternative FAQ
Common questions about switching from Heroku to CreateOS
Yes, CreateOS supports the same git-push deployment workflow Heroku pioneered. We support all major languages and frameworks, with managed databases and services included rather than expensive add-ons.
Yes! Unlike Heroku which removed their free tier, CreateOS offers a free plan with 1 project, 30 build minutes, and a 15-day database trial. Perfect for hobby projects and MVPs.
Export your Heroku database using pg_dump, then import into CreateOS PostgreSQL using pg_restore. Our documentation includes step-by-step migration guides.
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Why Choose CreateOS Over Heroku?
Miss the old Heroku? CreateOS brings back simple PaaS deployment with modern features: template marketplace, flat pricing, and no dyno headaches.
CreateOS provides a unified execution environment for modern builders. Beyond deployment, you get access to a template marketplace where you can earn 70% revenue, an app store for distributing finished applications, and AI-assisted development tools. All with predictable flat pricing — no surprises.