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5 Best Open Source Alternatives to Heroku (2026)

Cloud platform for deploying apps

Heroku starts at $5/mo — these alternatives can save you money.

#1
caprover

Heroku on Steroids: Easy, scalable app deployment with Docker automation.

Open Source14.9K4.0Alternative to Heroku
#2
st2

Event-driven automation for DevOps and SREs with extensive integrations and ChatOps.

Open Source6.4KAlternative to Heroku
#3
Picsur

Simple and open-source image hosting and editing platform.

Open Source1.2KAlternative to Heroku
#4
deployer

PHP deployment tool with built-in support for popular frameworks.

Open Source11.0KAlternative to Heroku
#5
Seafile

Secure and reliable file hosting and sharing for teams and organizations.

Open SourceAlternative to Heroku

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free alternative to Heroku?

caprover is the most popular free alternative to Heroku, with 14,924 GitHub stars.

Is there an open source version of Heroku?

Yes! There are 0 open source alternatives to Heroku listed above.

How much does Heroku cost?

Heroku starts at $5/mo. The alternatives listed above include free and more affordable options.