Kinsta vs Heroku

Kinsta

Heroku

AppAlter Comparison Verdict

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Estimated Annual Cost Savings

Switching to Kinsta can save you up to $60/year per user.

100% Free / Open Source

Why Choose Kinsta?

Kinsta specializes in high-performance managed WordPress hosting, ideal for businesses prioritizing speed and security.

Best Suited For:

E-commerce businesses relying on WordPress
Agencies managing multiple client WordPress sites

⚠️ Potential Dealbreaker:

Not suitable for users needing to host non-WordPress applications

Why Choose Heroku?

Heroku excels in simplifying cloud application deployment for developers but may incur high costs for scaling.

Best Suited For:

Developers looking for rapid deployment solutions
Startups needing to quickly iterate and scale applications

⚠️ Potential Dealbreaker:

Not suitable for applications requiring on-premises hosting or strict compliance needs

Kinsta vs Heroku comparison
Pricing	Free	$5
Free Trial	✗ No	✗ No
User Rating	No ratings	No ratings
Open Source	✗ No	✗ No
Category	Web Hosting & Cloud	Web Hosting & Cloud
Median TTFB (Speed)	165 ms	240 ms
12-Month Uptime	99.99%	99.96%

Kinsta Pros

Utilizes Google Cloud Platform for superior speed and reliability
Automatic daily backups and one-click restore options
Advanced security features including DDoS protection and free SSL certificates

Heroku Pros

Seamless integration with Git for continuous deployment
Wide range of add-ons for databases, caching, and monitoring
Strong support for multiple programming languages

Kinsta Cons

No support for non-WordPress sites, limiting versatility
Higher pricing compared to some competitors, especially for entry-level plans

Heroku Cons

Costs can escalate quickly with increased resource usage
Limited control over underlying infrastructure

Community Recommendation: Which one do you prefer?

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