PAAS PLATFORM · HEROKU CLOUD
HEROKU CLOUD
by Salesforce · Authorized via Stackingo
G2 LEADER 2026
150k+ companies
DEPLOY YOUR APP IN MINUTES. SCALE WITHOUT LIMITS. SAVE UP TO 35%.
Fully managed PaaS on AWS infrastructure — build, deploy, and scale cloud-native apps without touching a server. Heroku list pricing is the starting point.
Stackingo gets you further.
Git-push deployment
200+ marketplace add-ons
Dyno-based auto-scaling
Heroku AI + pgvector agents
Managed Postgres + Redis
HIPAA · PCI · SOC 2 (Shield)
FOUR REASONS WHY BUYERS CHOOSE STACKINGO
MORE THAN A DISCOUNT — A SMARTER
WAY TO BUY SOFTWARE.
35%
Average Cost Savings
Below OEM list price, structured within authorized programmes.
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Advisory Included
Module fit, sizing & tier optimisation reviewed before quote.
1doc
One Commercial
Multi-region, multi-vendor stack on a single agreement.
25%
Renewal defence
Every cycle re-priced — never auto-renewed at list.
BUYER INTELLIGENCE
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE
BUYING.
Six things experienced IT buyers wish they'd known earlier — plus the analyst evidence behind the OEM's market position.
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Dyno type drives cost, not app count
Heroku bills per dyno type and formation. Shared dynos risk silent memory limits; Performance-M can triple cost. Right-size first.
04
Fur dynos require architecture re-evaluation
Heroku's new 'Fur' dynamic dyno formation replaces fixed sizes w/ CPU/memory granularity—apps on dynos must re-evaluate Procfile setups.
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Shield tier is required for regulated workloads
HIPAA/PCI compliance is only on Heroku Shield, a separately priced runtime. Standard Enterprise dynos don't cover healthcare/payment data.
05
Heroku AI is inference-layer, not model-training
Heroku AI offers managed inference, pgvector search, agentic orchestration, but not model training/fine-tuning. MLOps/GPU need outside infra
03
Add-on pricing compounds outside Heroku's bill
Heroku Elements add-ons (databases, monitoring, logging) are billed separately by third parties via Heroku, and can double monthly costs.
06
Salesforce ecosystem lock-in is long-term
Heroku (Salesforce-owned) integrates more w/ Data Cloud/Einstein - good for Salesforce orgs; others risk lock-in via roadmap/bundling
GARTNER MAGIC QUADRANT
Cloud Native Application · 2025
Recognised Leader — Trusted Consistently
LEADER
FORRESTER'S WAVE
Public Cloud Development · Q4 22
Strong Performer — high growth trajectory
CONTENDER
ABOUT HEROKU
THE ORIGINAL PAAS — NOW REBUILT FOR THE AI-NATIVE ERA.
Founded in 2007 and acquired by Salesforce in 2010, Heroku pioneered the git-push deployment model that became the baseline for modern developer platforms. Over 65 million apps run on it.
Heroku runs on AWS infrastructure with a Kubernetes-native architecture, abstracting all server provisioning, networking, and container orchestration away from developers. The platform supports 8 languages natively, with buildpacks extending to virtually any runtime.
The Heroku Elements Marketplace hosts 200+ add-on services — from managed databases to APM tools — provisioned in one CLI command. The 2025 platform overhaul introduced Kubernetes-native dynos and Heroku AI, positioning it as a full-stack PaaS for agentic app delivery.
BEST FOR
Dev-Led Eng Teams
5–500 devs valuing deploy speed over infra control
STRONG FIT
Cloud-Native Apps
Polyglot microservices, APIs, AI agents; no DevOps
REPLACES
AWS/GCP Infra
Stop ECS, VPC, Kubernetes work; ship product
Key Capabilities
INCLUDED IN ALL PLANS
Dyno Runtime Engine
Dynos: isolated Linux containers per Procfile; tiered, stateless 12-factor scaling.
Buildpack Compilation Pipeline
On git push, detects runtime, builds an immutable slug or OCI image on Heroku infra.
Heroku Flow (CI/CD Pipeline)
Heroku Flow links GitHub to dev/staging/prod; Review Apps per PR; promotes the slug.
Managed Data Services Layer
Managed Heroku Postgres and Redis via config vars; Postgres adds native pgvector.
Heroku AI Inference & Agent Layer
Heroku AI gives managed inference and pgvector RAG; agent state runs platform-side.
Heroku Shield (Compliance Runtime)
Shield is an isolated runtime for HIPAA, PCI; compliance enforced at infrastructure.
MORE FROM SALESFORCE HEROKU
THE SALESFORCE ECOSYSTEM.
Heroku sits within the Salesforce platform portfolio alongside Einstein AI, Salesforce Data Cloud, and MuleSoft. Organisations consolidating cloud application delivery under a single Salesforce agreement can bundle Heroku alongside CRM, integration, and analytics workloads for cross-product commercial leverage via Stackingo.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GOT QUESTIONS?
WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
The questions every buyer asks before purchasing through Stackingo—pricing, licensing, what's included, and what to expect.
01
How low does Heroku Cloud pricing start with Stackingo?
At minimum, Stackingo prices Heroku Cloud 10% under Salesforce's list rate, within the bounds of Salesforce's authorized discount programme.
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One deployment consideration: The new "Fur" dynamic dyno formation replaces fixed container sizes to enable CPU/memory granularity, but existing apps configured around legacy Standard or Performance dyno sizes will not migrate automatically.
02
On average, how much comes off Heroku Cloud list price?
Most enterprises land around 35% off Salesforce list on Heroku Cloud, a figure set through the authorized reseller channel.
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Context that matters here: Heroku is Salesforce-owned and increasingly integrated with Salesforce Data Cloud and Einstein. For organisations already in the Salesforce ecosystem, this deepens value.
03
Why not just buy Heroku Cloud straight from Salesforce?
With Heroku Cloud, Stackingo combines a 10%-minimum discount (up to 35%) with a frank read on the hidden costs:
Dyno type drives cost, not app count
Shield tier is non-negotiable for regulated workloads
Add-on pricing compounds outside Heroku's base bill
Fur dynos require architecture re-evaluation
Heroku AI is inference-layer, not model-training infrastructure
Salesforce ecosystem lock-in is a long-term variable
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You get a one-stop RFQ, a like-for-like quote your board can sign off, and renewal cover that stops silent list-price increases.
04
Can Stackingo implement Heroku Cloud, not just licence it?
Both. As a licensing marketplace, Stackingo licences Heroku Cloud first — but implementation is fully covered — spanning Dyno Runtime Engine, Buildpack Compilation Pipeline, Heroku Flow (CI/CD Pipeline), Managed Data Services Layer, Heroku AI Inference & Agent Layer, and Heroku Shield (Compliance Runtime).
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Stackingo can deliver this directly, run it through a certified implementation partner, or help you source and compare competitive implementation quotes
05
What is Heroku Cloud, and which teams should run it?
Founded in 2007 and acquired by Salesforce in 2010, Heroku pioneered the git-push deployment model that became the baseline for modern developer platforms.
Best fit · Developer-Led Engineering Teams
Best fit · Cloud-Native App Delivery
Typically replaces · Self-Managed AWS / GCP Infrastructure
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Developer-Led Engineering Teams — 5–500 developers prioritising deployment velocity
Cloud-Native App Delivery — Teams building polyglot microservices, APIs
Typically replaces Self-Managed AWS / GCP Infrastructure for Engineering teams spending cycles on ECS, VPC config
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