Which is cheaper, Aptible or Heroku?

Heroku is 99.8x cheaper than Aptible. Aptible starts at $0/mo, Heroku starts at $5/mo.

Does Aptible have a free tier?

Yes, Aptible offers a free tier with .

Aptible has moderate switching cost. Heroku has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Hosting

Aptible

HIPAA/SOC2-compliant PaaS for deploying containers, databases, and managed infrastructure

Switching Cost: moderate

Heroku

← More affordable

PaaS for deploying, managing, and scaling apps with managed dynos and add-ons

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Aptible runs about 99.8x what Heroku charges.

Startups take note: Aptible provides a free tier, while Heroku requires payment from day one.

Their pricing models diverge: Aptible uses usage-based, while Heroku operates on a flat-rate basis.

If budget is your primary constraint, Heroku is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Heroku is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

99.8x

Heroku is cheaper by $494/mo

Free Tier

Aptible

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies