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4.2 out of 5

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Heroku mindshare

As of March 2026, the mindshare of Heroku in the PaaS Clouds category stands at 3.5%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Heroku3.5%
Microsoft Azure14.5%
Amazon AWS13.6%
Other68.4%
PaaS Clouds

PeerResearch reports based on Heroku reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryPaaS CloudsMar 28, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMar 28, 2026Download
ComparisonHeroku vs Microsoft AzureMar 28, 2026Download
ComparisonHeroku vs Amazon AWSMar 28, 2026Download
ComparisonHeroku vs Red Hat OpenShiftMar 28, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Amazon AWS4.213.6%93%258 interviewsAdd to research
Microsoft Azure4.214.5%95%323 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise3
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business62
Midsize Enterprise46
Large Enterprise98
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Performing Arts
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Hospitality Company
6%
Energy/Utilities Company
5%
Construction Company
4%
Healthcare Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Consumer Goods Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Insurance Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Media Company
1%
Government
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Individual & Family Service
1%
 
Heroku Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Senior Software Engineer at Aldaim Solutions4.5I use Heroku for deploying applications and leveraging cloud resources. Its database auto-maintenance features are valuable, though I've encountered issues with slug size limits, requiring adjustments. Increasing the slug size limit would enhance its usability for larger applications.
Senior Developer at Go Coeupas4.5I use Heroku for web applications and APIs, appreciating its quick development cycle and integration features. However, I am frustrated with daily server crashes, high database scaling costs, limited Docker support, and the removal of free plans.
Senior Software Engineer at OmniTier Inc4.0I use Heroku to streamline mobile and web app deployment by connecting our GitHub repository for automatic updates. I value its scalability, CLI, and dashboards. Adjusting container settings improved performance, enhancing our rapid development cycle and feedback process.
Director at Imaginedone4.5I find Heroku easy to deploy and maintain, with excellent scalability, stability, and support. It lets developers focus. My only concern was a past, resolved authentication issue. I highly recommend it, rating it 9/10.
Director for Business Development at LIVING CONSULTORIA4.5I find Heroku stable, powerful, and easy to set up for our PWAs and bots, especially with its Node.js friendliness. While I'm very happy with it overall, I'd like better session scaling and more robust deployment automation with alerts.
Software Engineer at Infosource Solutions3.0We use Heroku to manage generic data and our customer development environment, aiding in website building and testing. The tool's configuration can be complex, and we deploy it using Amazon Web Services (AWS).시
Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees4.5I primarily use Heroku for hosting an offsite backend in a Docker container. Its ease of use and GitHub integration are valuable. I previously used Yandex Cloud, but found Heroku more convenient. Improvement could include indefinite free demos and running static executables without a container.
Senior programmer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees4.0I've used Heroku for 10 years, finding its continuous integration valuable, stable, and scalable. Daily restarts and custom CI support are annoying, and I believe the price is too high.