# Best European alternatives to Heroku in 2026

Last updated: 2026-11-10

For an app that uses Heroku Postgres, **Scalingo** and **Clever Cloud** are the closest European replacements, because both pair a Git-push workflow with managed databases. **Eurobase** suits apps that don't need a managed database next to them, at a flat €10 or €20 a month. **Upsun** suits teams that rely on review apps, and **Sliplane** suits Docker apps at a fixed price.

## The options at a glance

| Platform | Based in | Starts at | Managed Postgres | Replaces review apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalingo | Strasbourg, France | €7.20 a month for 256 MB, excl. VAT | Yes | Yes, Review Apps |
| Clever Cloud | France | Free credits, then by instance size | Yes | Not documented |
| Eurobase | Warsaw, Poland | Free, then €10 a month + VAT | No | No |
| Upsun | Paris, France | €9 per project and €10 per user a month, plus resources | Yes | Yes, every branch |
| Sliplane | Berlin, Germany | From €9 | Yes | Not documented |

For comparison, Heroku's Basic dynos are $7 a month each and Standard-1X dynos are $25. Prices are from each provider's own page, checked on 9 November 2026.

## What to check before leaving Heroku

- **Your database.** Moving Postgres is usually the hardest step. Plan the dump, restore and downtime first.
- **Your add-ons.** List each one and find its replacement before you move.
- **Buildpacks.** Heroku builds from buildpacks or a Docker image. Check that the new platform builds your language the same way.
- **Worker and scheduler dynos.** Check that background processes and cron jobs have a place to run.

## 1. Scalingo

A Git-push platform from Strasbourg with managed databases, ISO 27001 certification and a SecNumCloud region built on Outscale.

- **Price:** 256 MB containers from €7.20 and 512 MB from €14.40, estimated over 30 days and excluding VAT. Starter databases from €7.20.
- **What it lacks:** one price for the whole app.

## 2. Clever Cloud

A French platform where a Git push deploys the app. It runs its own datacenters in France and is certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

- **Price:** by instance size and count, with free credits to start.
- **What it lacks:** a flat monthly plan.

## 3. Eurobase

Eurobase builds servers in Node.js, Python, Go, Java, Ruby, PHP and .NET and runs them as containers, on every plan including Free. It deploys from GitHub, GitLab, Codeberg, Forgejo or Gitea.

- **Price:** a Free plan, then €10 or €20 a month + VAT for the workspace, with no charge per container or per seat.
- **What it lacks:** managed Postgres, Redis, review apps and Dockerfile builds. Your app can connect to a database hosted elsewhere.

There is a step-by-step guide: [Migrate from Heroku](/docs/guides/migrate-from-heroku). See also [Eurobase vs Heroku](/compare/heroku).

## 4. Upsun

Upsun creates a full environment for every branch, including services. Regions include Paris, Gravelines, Stockholm and Zurich.

- **Price:** €9 per project and €10 per user a month, plus resources billed hourly.
- **What it lacks:** simple pricing. Some European regions run on US clouds.

## 5. Sliplane

Sliplane, from Berlin, runs Docker containers from GitHub or an image, with managed Postgres as an extra.

- **Price:** from €9 a month for a server that runs as many services as fit.
- **Before you move:** check that it detects your framework.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the closest European alternative to Heroku?

Scalingo is the closest match: a Git-push workflow, managed databases and a company based in France.

### Does Heroku have a European region?

Yes. Heroku offers Europe as a region, but Heroku is part of Salesforce, a US company. If you need an EU business as your provider, the region alone isn't enough.

### Can I keep my Heroku Postgres while moving the app?

You can during a migration, as long as your new platform can reach it over the network. Then move the data so the database and the app sit in the same place.

## Sources

- [Heroku pricing](https://www.heroku.com/pricing/) and [Heroku regions](https://devcenter.heroku.com/articles/regions)
- [Scalingo pricing](https://scalingo.com/pricing)
- [Clever Cloud](https://www.clever.cloud/) and [Clever Cloud pricing](https://www.clever.cloud/pricing/)
- [Eurobase pricing](/pricing)
- [Upsun pricing](https://upsun.com/pricing/) and [Upsun regions](https://docs.upsun.com/development/regions.html)
- [Sliplane pricing](https://sliplane.io/pricing)