What's good about...
Heroku
- Fully-managed infra, minimal ops overhead
- Heroku Postgres is a one-click, battle-tested database
- Extensive add-on marketplace
Shadeform
- Launch instances anywhere with a single console and API
- Leverage a multi-cloud set up, without the hassle
- You can reserve instances in advance to ensure GPU availability
- Free to use, zero mark-up fees
Price comparison
How do Heroku's prices compare against Shadeform?
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Load Balancer
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Managed PostgreSQL
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Managed Redis®*
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Free egress allowance
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1 TB of egress beyond allowance
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Shadeform Pricing Details
Shadeform does not charge any fees to use their marketplace. You pay the same price as using the cloud providers directly. You can view the full list here.
Heads up: We do our best to keep these specs & prices accurate. However, cloud costs may fluctuate based on region, usage, and other factors not listed here. These are estimates based on common setups and are for informational purposes only. Always verify current rates & exact specs with the provider before provisioning.
Which services do they offer
Here are some managed services that Heroku and Shadeform offer:
Company details
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| Website | heroku.com | shadeform.com |
| Headquarters | United States of America | United States of America |
| Founded | 2007 | 2023 |
| Data Center Locations | 10 | -- |
| Example Customers | Airbase, Dovetail, Hotel Engine, ClickMechanic, Ambassify | University of California Berkeley, Magic Studio, Neets.ai, MK1 |
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Our data for Heroku was last updated on Feb. 12, 2026, and for Shadeform on Feb. 26, 2026.