Heroku vs Render
Managed App Platforms
Heroku
The original PaaS — buildpacks, add-ons, and a mature ecosystem
Pricing: From $5/mo
Pros
- Huge library of mature add-ons and integrations
- Long track record and extensive documentation
Cons
- Pricier than newer platform competitors for similar resources
Render
Managed platform for web services, static sites, and background jobs
Pricing: Free tier / from $7/mo
Pros
- Deploys straight from a Git repo with almost no config
- Free tier covers small projects fully
Cons
- Free tier services spin down when idle