Dynos

HerokuComputeFree tier available

Lightweight Linux containers (LXC) for running web, worker, and one-off processes — git-push deploys, automatic buildpack detection, sleep-on-idle for the free tier replacement (Eco)

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Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ
USSan Francisco, USA

Subject to CLOUD Act, FISA-702, DPF

Region locations
APACEUUSOther11 regions across 4 jurisdictions
Sovereign option
No sovereign-flagged regions in the catalogue for this service.
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Sub-services (4)

Eco Dynos

Low-cost shared compute with sleep-on-idle, replaces the legacy free tier

Basic Dynos

Always-on shared compute for hobby and small production apps

Standard 1X / 2X

Production-tier dynos with metrics and preboot

Performance M / L

Dedicated CPU + memory, high-traffic production workloads

Compliance & Certifications

This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.

GDPRSOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS

Where this runs

11 regions
8 countries
Commercial regions (11)

Europe (3)

  • Private Space — Frankfurt
  • Common Runtime — EU (Ireland)
  • Private Space — Dublin

North America (4)

  • Private Space — Montreal
  • Common Runtime — US (Virginia)
  • Private Space — Virginia
  • Private Space — Oregon

Asia (3)

  • Private Space — Mumbai
  • Private Space — Tokyo
  • Private Space — Singapore

Oceania (1)

  • Private Space — Sydney

Tags

paascontainersgit-deploybuildpackcompute

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Pricing

Pricing model:per-dyno-hour