# Heroku

> Push a repo and get a running app.

- Open the app: https://www.heroku.com
- Linkstore listing: https://www.linkstore.io/apps/heroku-2312812471
- Category: Developer Tools
- Price: Free plan, paid upgrades
- Rating: Not rated yet
- Runs in: any web browser, nothing to install
- Made by: Linkstore Editors
- Listed on Linkstore: 2026-10-06
- Tags: Hosting

## About

Heroku was the original git-push host. You still deploy a web process, add a database, and get a URL.

## Alternatives to Heroku

- [Railway](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/railway-6749404943): Deploy apps, servers and databases with almost no setup.
- [Vercel](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/vercel-3440076132): Deploy web apps from Git with previews for every change.
- [Cloudflare](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/cloudflare-9491740177): DNS, CDN, security and serverless hosting from one dashboard.
- [Fly.io](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/fly-5936824520): Run containers close to your users.
- [DigitalOcean](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/digitalocean-7391831337): Virtual machines, databases and app hosting.
- [Netlify](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/netlify-6992921517): Host sites and web apps with deploys straight from Git.

## FAQ

### What is Heroku?

Heroku was the original git-push host. You still deploy a web process, add a database, and get a URL.

### Is Heroku free?

Heroku has a free plan. Paid plans add more.

### Do I need to download Heroku?

No. Heroku runs in your web browser at heroku.com, so there's nothing to install. It works on any computer, and usually on phones too.

### Who makes Heroku?

Linkstore's editors added Heroku to the store. If you run it, you can claim the listing from its page.

### What are the best alternatives to Heroku?

Popular alternatives to Heroku include Railway, Vercel and Cloudflare.