Heroku offers flexible pricing tailored to various app needs, from hobby projects to enterprise-grade applications. The platform uses dynos—lightweight Linux containers—to run apps, with pricing based on dyno type and usage time.

• Eco Dynos: Ideal for intermittent use, priced at a flat \$5/month for up to 1,000 hours.

• Basic Dynos: For small projects, around \$0.01/hour, maxing at \$7/month.

• Standard Dynos: Suitable for production apps, ranging from \$0.03–\$0.06/hour (up to \$50/month).

• Performance Dynos: For high-traffic apps, priced \$0.34–\$2.08/hour (up to \$1,500/month).

• Private and Shield Dynos: Offer network isolation and compliance features, with rates up to \$2,400/month [1].

Heroku also provides managed data services like Heroku Postgres, with plans from the Essential Tier (low-cost, limited features) to Shield Tier (high compliance, enterprise-grade). Pricing varies by tier, uptime requirements, and features like high availability and encryption [2].

This structure allows developers to scale from prototypes to mission-critical apps efficiently.

References

[1] Pricing - Heroku

[2] Choosing the Right Heroku Postgres Plan | Heroku Dev Center