Is Heroku Really Free

Heroku offers a free plan to help you learn and get started on the platform. Heroku Buttons and Buildpacks are free, and many Heroku Add-ons also offer a free plan. Experiment easily with different technologies to discover what works best for you and your apps.

How long can I use Heroku for free?

Starting today, Heroku accounts have an account-based pool of free dyno hours for use on free apps. This replaces the 18 hours a day limit on free apps, allowing a free app to run 24/7 if needed. New accounts receive 550 free dyno hours and you can verify your identity with a credit card for an additional 450 hours.

Is Heroku free for commercial use?

Free Service This free tier is well suited for rapid-prototyping, staging, and testing purposes, as well as actually running lightweight apps. Pricing and paid-features are being rolled out in phases across our user base. It may take a few days for commercial service to be activated for all accounts.