Skip to main content
Hosting & Infra

Heroku vs OVHcloud: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: OVHcloud starts at $0.088/mo, making it $5/mo cheaper than Heroku ($5/mo). OVHcloud offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Heroku vs OVHcloud: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureHerokuOVHcloud
Starting Price$5/mo$0.088/mo
Number of Plans420
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

OVHcloud is the more affordable option, starting at $0.088/mo compared to Heroku's $5/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 24 combined pricing plans and 72 features compared.

OVHcloud 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
OVHcloud
OVHcloud
Try it free
Tier 1
Eco
$5/month
Includes
  • 1000 dyno hours/mo
  • Sleep after 30min
  • Custom domains
Start with Eco
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 500 MB storage
  • Limited to one service per project
Start with Free
Tier 2
Basic
$7/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Always on
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Custom domains
  • Free SSL
Start with Basic
Discovery DB2-FREE
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 500 MB storage
  • 3 dedicated nodes
Start with Discovery DB2-FREE
Tier 3
Standard 1xPopular
$25/month
Includes
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Horizontal scaling
  • Preboot
  • Metrics
Start with Standard 1x
Essential Plan - Databases for MySQL
$0/monthCheapest
$0 / year
Includes
  • 80 GB to 240 GB storage
  • 4 GB memory
  • 2 vCores
Start with Essential Plan - Databases for MySQL
Tier 4
Performance M
$250/month
Includes
  • 2.5 GB RAM
  • Dedicated resources
  • Autoscaling
Start with Performance M
Business DB1-4
$0/monthCheapest
$0 / year
Includes
  • 80 GB to 240 GB storage
  • 4 GB memory
  • 2 vCores
Start with Business DB1-4
Tier 5
Production B3-8
$0/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • 160 GB to 800 GB storage
  • 8 GB memory
  • 2 vCores
Start with Production B3-8
Tier 6
Advanced B3-8
$0/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • 160 GB to 800 GB storage
  • 8 GB memory
  • 2 vCores
Start with Advanced B3-8
Tier 7
Enterprise DB1-4
$0/monthCheapest
$0 / year
Includes
  • 80 GB to 240 GB storage
  • 4 GB memory
  • 2 vCores
Start with Enterprise DB1-4
Tier 8
Production B3-16
$1/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • 320 GB to 1.6 TB storage
  • 16 GB memory
  • 4 vCores
Start with Production B3-16
Tier 9
Advanced B3-16
$1/monthCheapest
$2 / year
Includes
  • 320 GB to 1.6 TB storage
  • 16 GB memory
  • 4 vCores
Start with Advanced B3-16
Tier 10
Enterprise DB1-7
$0/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • 160 GB to 480 GB storage
  • 7 GB memory
  • 2 vCores
Start with Enterprise DB1-7
Tier 11
Production B3-32
$1/monthCheapest
$2 / year
Includes
  • 640 GB to 3.2 TB storage
  • 32 GB memory
  • 8 vCores
Start with Production B3-32
Tier 12
Advanced B3-32
$1/monthCheapest
$3 / year
Includes
  • 640 GB to 3.2 TB storage
  • 32 GB memory
  • 8 vCores
Start with Advanced B3-32
Tier 13
Enterprise DB1-15
$0/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • 320 GB to 960 GB storage
  • 15 GB memory
  • 4 vCores
Start with Enterprise DB1-15
Tier 14
Production B3-64
$2/monthCheapest
$4 / year
Includes
  • 1.28 TB to 6.4 TB storage
  • 64 GB memory
  • 16 vCores
Start with Production B3-64
Tier 15
Advanced B3-64
$2/monthCheapest
$7 / year
Includes
  • 1.28 TB to 6.4 TB storage
  • 64 GB memory
  • 16 vCores
Start with Advanced B3-64
Tier 16
Enterprise DB1-30
$1/monthCheapest
$3 / year
Includes
  • 640 GB to 1.92 TB storage
  • 30 GB memory
  • 8 vCores
Start with Enterprise DB1-30
Tier 17
Production B3-128
$4/monthCheapest
$8 / year
Includes
  • 2.56 TB to 12.8 TB storage
  • 128 GB memory
  • 32 vCores
Start with Production B3-128
Tier 18
Advanced B3-128
$5/monthCheapest
$14 / year
Includes
  • 2.56 TB to 12.8 TB storage
  • 128 GB memory
  • 32 vCores
Start with Advanced B3-128
Tier 19
Enterprise DB1-60
$2/monthCheapest
$5 / year
Includes
  • 1.28 TB to 3.84 TB storage
  • 60 GB memory
  • 16 vCores
Start with Enterprise DB1-60
Tier 20
Enterprise DB1-120
$4/monthCheapest
$11 / year
Includes
  • 2.56 TB to 7.68 TB storage
  • 120 GB memory
  • 32 vCores
Start with Enterprise DB1-120

Swipe to compare plans →

Heroku

Cloud platform for building, running, and scaling apps

View all Heroku plans

OVHcloud

European cloud provider with competitive pricing

View all OVHcloud plans
Our Pick

OVHcloud

OVHcloud offers a free plan, starts at $4.912/mo lower ($0.088/mo vs $5/mo), offers 20 tiers vs 4.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: OVHcloud

Try OVHcloud free

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Heroku if:

  • You prioritize Heroku's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • Heroku's 4-tier usage-based structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • You value Heroku's specific feature progression from free to advanced tier levels

Choose OVHcloud if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—OVHcloud starts at $0.088/mo, saving $4.912/mo compared to Heroku at $5/mo
  • You need a free plan with 500 MB storage, Limited to one service per project—OVHcloud offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 20 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—OVHcloud offers 44 additional features across its plans

OVHcloud is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $0.088/mo compared to Heroku's $5/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to OVHcloud saving approximately $246/month. OVHcloud offers 20 pricing tiers compared to Heroku's 4, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, OVHcloud provides 58 total features versus 14 for Heroku, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. The pricing math favors OVHcloud for most team sizes. Heroku becomes worth the premium only when its differentiating features are central to your workflow.

ShareShare

Frequently Asked Questions: Heroku vs OVHcloud

Which is cheaper, Heroku or OVHcloud?
As of March 2026, OVHcloud starts at a lower price point. Heroku starts at $5/mo while OVHcloud starts at $0.088/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Heroku have vs OVHcloud?
Heroku offers 4 pricing plans, while OVHcloud offers 20 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Heroku or OVHcloud offer a free plan?
OVHcloud offers a free plan, while Heroku does not. If budget is a concern, OVHcloud lets you get started at no cost.
Can I save money by paying annually for Heroku or OVHcloud?
Both Heroku and OVHcloud 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.
Does Heroku or OVHcloud offer custom enterprise pricing?
OVHcloud offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Heroku lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Heroku and OVHcloud compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both Heroku and OVHcloud are Hosting & Infra tools. Heroku offers 4 plans starting at $5/mo, while OVHcloud offers 20 plans starting at $0.088/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.

Sources

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

Track Price Changes

Get notified when pricing changes for these tools.