Feature Comparison
A practical comparison between Heroku and dFlow for modern development teams.
| Feature | Heroku | dFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Control | No | Yes |
| Custom Domains | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing Model | Usage-based (dynos) | Infra-based (predictable) |
| Automatic SSL Certificates | Yes | Yes |
| Database Backups | Available | Available |
| Git-based Deployments | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Hosting Option | No | Yes |
| Docker / Custom Build Support | Yes | Yes |
| Zero-Downtime Deploys | Yes | Yes |
| Team Roles & Permissions | Basic | Granular |
| Scaling Model | Dyno-based | Server & service-based |
| Monitoring & Logs | Limited / add-ons | Server-level visibility |
| Open Source Core | No | Yes |
Heroku simplified deployments for a generation of developers. dFlow extends that model with modern infrastructure, predictable costs, and the freedom to self-host or use dFlow-managed hosting.
Built for Real-World Heroku Use Cases
Everything you run on Heroku works on dFlow - with more flexibility, predictable costs, and the option to self-host or use dFlow-managed hosting.
Web Applications
Deploy full-stack web applications using popular frameworks and runtimes.
Examples: Next.js, React, Vue, Ruby on Rails, Django, internal tools, SaaS dashboards
Migration Advantage
Migrate from Heroku-style workflows while gaining flexibility to run on your own infrastructure or use dFlow-managed hosting.
API & Backend Services
Run REST or GraphQL APIs with full control over runtime, networking, and scaling.
Examples: Node.js, Go, Python (FastAPI/Flask), Ruby-based APIs
Migration Advantage
No platform-imposed request limits — you control how services scale and stay available.
Background Workers & Jobs
Run background jobs, queues, schedulers, and long-running processes.
Examples: Sidekiq, Celery, BullMQ, cron jobs, custom workers
Migration Advantage
Run continuous workers without dyno-style constraints, using your own servers or dFlow-managed infrastructure.
Databases & Caches
Host or connect to production-ready databases and in-memory caches.
Examples: Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, or external managed databases
Migration Advantage
Avoid add-on markups — bring your own database or deploy one within dFlow for full ownership.
