Render
Cloud for the modern developer
Render is a unified cloud to build and run all your apps and websites with free TLS certificates, global CDN, and auto deploys from Git.
Our Verdict
Render is the cleanest Heroku replacement with transparent pricing. Great for traditional web apps and services.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Simple Heroku alternative
- +Good managed databases
- +Clear pricing
- +Background workers support
Cons
- -Free tier has sleep
- -No edge/serverless
- -Build can be slow
Features
Static HostingYes
Serverless FunctionsNo
Edge FunctionsNo
Preview DeploymentsYes
Custom DomainsYes
CI/CDYes
Docker SupportYes
Best For
Full-stack appsHeroku migrationManaged databases
Pricing
Free tier available
Free$0
- - Static sites
- - 750 hours/mo
- - Limited services
Individual$7/mo
- - Web services
- - Databases
- - Cron jobs
Team$19/mo
- - Team features
- - More resources
- - Support
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Last updated: 2026-01-15