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Best European Heroku Alternatives (2026)

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Best Heroku Alternatives

4 European alternatives

Curated by Sidney, Founder of BuiltInEu Β· Updated

Quick answer: 4 European alternatives to Heroku are listed, from 3 countries. 1 is open source and 1 has a free plan. Top picks: Uberspace, Coolify and fortrabbit.

European alternatives to Heroku compared by country, pricing, free plan, open source, self-hosting and migration difficulty
#ProductCountryPricingFree planOpen sourceSelf-host
1UberspaceπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreemiumNot verifiedNot verifiedNot verified
2CoolifyπŸ‡­πŸ‡ΊHungaryFreemiumYesYesYes
3fortrabbitπŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyPaidNoNoNo
4UpsunπŸ‡«πŸ‡·FrancePaidNoNoNo

A dash means we have not verified that attribute. Migration difficulty is shown only where the editor tested the switch.

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Uberspace

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by Uberspace

Uberspace is a web hosting service that offers flexible and scalable solutions for individuals and businesses. It provides users with the ability to host websites, applications, and databases, along with tools for managing domains and email. The platform supports various programming languages and frameworks, ensuring compatibility with diverse projects.

freemium
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Coolify

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by coolLabs Solutions Kft.

Coolify is an open-source and self-hostable platform for deploying websites, databases, web applications and 280+ one-click services to the user's own servers. It builds every commit and ships it to any server connected over SSH, with builds from Nixpacks, Railpack, a Dockerfile or Docker Compose. The self-hosted version is free with access to all features. Coolify Cloud is a paid plan in which Coolify itself runs on managed infrastructure while apps deploy to servers the customer connects. It is made by coolLabs Solutions Kft.

Open sourceSelf-hostableFree plan
freemium
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fortrabbit

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by fortrabbit GmbH

fortrabbit is a cloud hosting platform designed for developers and businesses, offering scalable solutions for web applications. It supports various programming languages and frameworks, providing fast deployment and management tools. Users can easily set up and maintain their applications with built-in features for performance monitoring and security.

paid
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Upsun

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by Platform.sh

Platform.sh is a cloud-based development platform that enables teams to build, deploy, and manage web applications seamlessly. It supports multiple programming languages and frameworks, offering features like version control, automated deployments, and integrated testing. Ideal for developers seeking efficient workflow management.

paid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there European alternatives to Heroku?
Yes, there are European alternatives to Heroku. Headquarters, hosting, encryption, and compliance are separate facts, so compare features and verify each provider's current privacy, security, and hosting documentation.
Why switch from Heroku to a European alternative?
A European provider can support procurement or data-sovereignty goals, but it does not automatically guarantee European hosting, encryption, GDPR compliance, or immunity from foreign law. Verify the provider's policies and seek legal advice where required.
Is Heroku GDPR compliant?
As a US-based company, Heroku may transfer and process your data in the United States. While they may have GDPR compliance measures, your data could still be subject to US laws including the CLOUD Act.
How do I migrate from Heroku to a European alternative?
Start by exporting your data from Heroku. Import options differ by product, so check what each alternative documents before you commit. This page shows migration difficulty only where the switch has been tested.

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