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CapRover vs Heroku: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: CapRover starts at Custom pricing and Heroku starts at $5/mo. Compare all 12 pricing tiers side by side.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

CapRover vs Heroku: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureCapRoverHeroku
Starting PriceCustom pricing$5/mo
Number of Plans84
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelopen-sourceusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

CapRover and Heroku are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Hosting & Infra tools. Together they offer 12 pricing plans with 14 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

CapRover uses open-source pricing while Heroku uses usage-based pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

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
CapRover
CapRover
Try it free
Tier 1
What's this?
Custom pricing
Start with What's this?
Eco
$5/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1000 dyno hours/mo
  • Sleep after 30min
  • Custom domains
Start with Eco
Tier 2
App Deployment Made Easy
Custom pricing
Start with App Deployment Made Easy
Basic
$7/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Always on
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Custom domains
  • Free SSL
Start with Basic
Tier 3
Who Should Care About This?
Custom pricing
Start with Who Should Care About This?
Standard 1xPopular
$25/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Horizontal scaling
  • Preboot
  • Metrics
Start with Standard 1x
Tier 4
A developer who...
Custom pricing
Start with A developer who...
Performance M
$250/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 2.5 GB RAM
  • Dedicated resources
  • Autoscaling
Start with Performance M
Tier 5
Full Video Tutorial
Custom pricing
Start with Full Video Tutorial
Tier 6
Any Language
Custom pricing
Start with Any Language
Tier 7
CapRover Workflow at a Glance
Custom pricing
Start with CapRover Workflow at a Glance
Tier 8
Ready to give it a shot?
Custom pricing
Start with Ready to give it a shot?

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CapRover

Free open-source PaaS for deploying apps with Docker

View all CapRover plans

Heroku

Cloud platform for building, running, and scaling apps

View all Heroku plans

Which Should You Choose?

Choose CapRover if:

  • You need 8 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—CapRover offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • You prioritize CapRover's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Choose Heroku if:

  • You want more features built-in—Heroku offers 14 additional features across its plans
  • You prioritize Heroku's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • You need predictable billing — Heroku's usage-based model avoids surprise overages

CapRover and Heroku offer competitively positioned plans [1], with CapRover starting at Custom pricing and Heroku at $5/mo. This pricing similarity means value differentiation comes down to feature alignment rather than cost. CapRover provides 8 pricing tiers versus Heroku's 4 options, which affects your flexibility and cost-per-tier efficiency as your team scales and usage increases. Feature-wise, CapRover offers 0 total features across its tiers, while Heroku provides 14. Map your required features to each tier to determine which tool delivers the capabilities you need at your target price point. With similar pricing, your final decision should prioritize feature requirements, integration ecosystem, and hands-on user experience testing. Request demos or activate trials with both vendors to validate long-term fit before committing to annual contracts.

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Frequently Asked Questions: CapRover vs Heroku

How many pricing plans does CapRover have vs Heroku?
CapRover offers 8 pricing plans, while Heroku offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
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.
Does CapRover or Heroku offer custom enterprise pricing?
CapRover offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Heroku lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do CapRover and Heroku use?
CapRover uses a open-source pricing model, while Heroku uses usage-based pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do CapRover and Heroku compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both CapRover and Heroku are Hosting & Infra tools. CapRover offers 8 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Heroku offers 4 plans starting at $5/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.

Sources

  1. CapRover Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Heroku Official PricingVendor pricing page

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