Heroku
vs
Kuberns
Both run managed containers deployed from Git. Heroku adds managed Postgres, Redis and an add-on marketplace on four continents, while Kuberns charges less for VMs and automates builds and scaling on AWS.
What's good about each
- Add-on marketplace for databases, logging, monitoring and email
- Postgres with forks, followers and rollback
- Network-isolated Private Spaces across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific
- Salesforce integration through Heroku Connect and AppLink
- AI-driven build and scaling automation with zero configuration
- Runs on AWS infrastructure with multi-region support
- Unlimited CI/CD minutes and deployments included
- Free custom domains and SSL on all deployments
Price comparison
Closest matching configuration on each side, monthly list price in USD.
| Service | Heroku | Kuberns | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small VM | $50.00 /mo 1 GB RAM (Standard-2X) | $22.00 /mo 2 vCPU, 1 GB RAM | 56% cheaper on Kuberns |
| Medium VM | $250.00 /mo 2.5 GB RAM (Performance-M) | $70.00 /mo 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM | 72% cheaper on Kuberns |
| Large VM | $500.00 /mo 14 GB RAM (Performance-L) | $250.00 /mo 8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM | 50% cheaper on Kuberns |
| PostgreSQL | $50.00 /mo 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage (Standard-0) | -- Not listed | |
| Redis | $200.00 /mo 1 GB RAM (Premium-5) | -- Not listed | |
| Load balancer | Included in plan | -- Not listed | |
| Egress allowance | 2 TB / mo per app | 5 GB free every month | |
| Egress | Not publicly listed Soft limit of 2 TB / mo per app | $100.00 /TB Billed $0.10/GB |
Heads up: Figures take each provider's closest plan to a common setup, and vary by region and usage. Hover a service for the reference configuration. Verify before provisioning. More on how we price.
Services
Managed services each provider offers.
| Service | Heroku | Kuberns |
|---|---|---|
| Managed Containers | ||
| Managed PostgreSQL | ||
| Managed Redis®* | ||
| Performance Monitoring |
Compliance
Frameworks each provider states on its own site, each linked to its source.
| Framework | Heroku | Kuberns |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | Type II | -- |
| ISO 27001 | Yes | -- |
| HIPAA | Yes | -- |
| GDPR | Yes | -- |
| PCI DSS | Level 1, Heroku Shield only | -- |
Heads up: Each entry links to the provider's own statement. An attestation can cover one tier, one region or the platform alone rather than every service. Verify the scope before you rely on it. A dash means we found nothing to link to, not that the provider lacks it.
Company details
| Fact | Heroku | Kuberns |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2024 |
| Headquarters | USA | India |
| Locations | 10 | 4 |
| Example customers | World Economic Forum, PixieBrix, TAO Drive, Fastcall | -- |
| Website | heroku.com | kuberns.com |
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Our data for Heroku was last updated on Sept. 18, 2026, and for Kuberns on Sept. 18, 2026.