Heroku vs Dokploy
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
App Deployment
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Docker Compose Support Dokploy has native Docker Compose support
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Multi-Node Scaling Dokploy uses Docker Swarm for scaling
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Automated Backups Heroku backup add-ons cost extra
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Resource Monitoring Heroku metrics require paid add-ons
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Language Support Both support Node.js, Python, Go, Ruby, PHP
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Heroku Buildpacks Heroku's buildpack ecosystem is unique
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Pricing
$5/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save $5-50+/mo per app (Dokploy is free on your servers)
Verdict
Dokploy modernizes the Heroku experience with Docker-native deployments, automated backups, and real-time monitoring -- all free. Heroku is easier for absolute beginners, but Dokploy offers more capability at lower cost for anyone comfortable with a VPS.
Best for: Developers wanting Heroku-style deployment with Docker support, automated backups, and no per-dyno pricing
Last updated: 2026-03-01