Which is cheaper, Dokku or Heroku?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Dokku have a free tier?

Yes, Dokku offers a free tier with .

Dokku has drop-in switching cost. Heroku has moderate switching cost. Dokku is easier to switch away from.

Hosting

Dokku

Open-source self-hosted PaaS built on Docker for deploying applications with Heroku-like workflow

Switching Cost: drop-in

Heroku

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

Switching Cost: moderate

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

Dokku stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Dokku stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Free Tier

Dokku

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Dokku

Lower switching costs for easier migration