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Bunny.net vs Heroku: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Bunny.net and Heroku. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Bunny.net starts at $1/mo, making it $4/mo cheaper than Heroku ($5/mo). Bunny.net offers a free plan.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated July 2, 2026
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Bunny.net vs Heroku: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureBunny.netHeroku
Starting Price$1/mo$5/mo
Number of Plans24
Free TierYesNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Bunny.net is the more affordable option, starting at $1/mo compared to Heroku's $5/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 21 features compared.

Bunny.net stands out with a free plan for getting started.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Hosting & Infra needs.

Pricing Plans
Bunny.net
Bunny.net
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Heroku
Heroku
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Tier 1
Free Trial
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 14-day free trial
  • No credit card required
  • Complete setup in 2 minutes
Eco
$5/month
Includes
  • 1000 dyno hours/mo
  • Sleep after 30min
  • Custom domains
Tier 2
Basic
$1/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • All features included
  • No request fees
  • Multiple payment options
  • Overcharge protection
Basic
$7/month
Includes
  • Always on
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Custom domains
  • Free SSL
Tier 3
-
Standard 1xPopular
$25/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Horizontal scaling
  • Preboot
  • Metrics
Tier 4
-
Performance M
$250/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 2.5 GB RAM
  • Dedicated resources
  • Autoscaling

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Bunny.net

Fast and affordable CDN and edge storage platform

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Heroku

Cloud platform for building, running, and scaling apps

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Bunny.net if:

  • You need a CDN for delivering static assets and media globally
  • You want BunnyStorage plus CDN as a cost-effective asset delivery pipeline
  • Your primary need is content delivery, not application hosting

Choose Heroku if:

  • You need a PaaS for deploying web applications with git-push deploys
  • You want managed Postgres and add-ons alongside app hosting
  • Your team wants simple application deployment without infrastructure management

Heroku hosts applications; Bunny.net delivers content. Heroku plans start at $5/month per dyno. Bunny.net charges for bandwidth at $0.01/GB. A common architecture hosts applications on Heroku and offloads static assets to Bunny.net for performance and cost savings. They complement each other.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Bunny.net vs Heroku

Which is cheaper, Bunny.net or Heroku?
As of July 2026, Bunny.net starts at a lower price point. Bunny.net starts at $1/mo while Heroku starts at $5/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Bunny.net have vs Heroku?
Bunny.net offers 2 pricing plans, while Heroku offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Bunny.net or Heroku offer a free plan?
Bunny.net offers a free plan, while Heroku does not. If budget is a concern, Bunny.net lets you get started at no cost.
Can I save money by paying annually for Bunny.net or Heroku?
Both Bunny.net and Heroku offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Heroku plan?
The Standard 1x plan is Heroku's most popular tier, priced at $25/mo. Key features include 512 MB RAM, Horizontal scaling, Preboot.
How do Bunny.net and Heroku compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both Bunny.net and Heroku are Hosting & Infra tools. Bunny.net offers 2 plans starting at $1/mo, while Heroku offers 4 plans starting at $5/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.
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Sources

  1. Bunny.net Official Pricing- Vendor pricing page
  2. Heroku Official Pricing- Vendor pricing page

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