European Heroku Alternatives

Managed cloud servers that combine the simplicity of web hosting with the power of dedicated resources. Based in Switzerland, Infomaniak provides guaranteed CPU, RAM, and storage that aren't shared with other users, ensuring consistent performance for your websites and applications.

Key features include:

• One-click deployment of 100+ CMS and web applications (WordPress, Joomla, Nextcloud, etc.)
• Scalable resources up to 32 vCPUs, 128 GB RAM, and 3 TB NVMe SSD storage
• Daily automatic backups with 7-day restoration capability
• Dedicated IPv4/IPv6 addresses and unlimited bandwidth
• Advanced technologies like Node.js, Redis, Varnish, and Memcached available in clicks

Swiss advantages:

• 99.99% uptime guarantee with high-availability infrastructure
• Professional DDoS protection and real-time malware scanning
• Local support 7 days a week from Geneva and Zurich
• Privacy-focused with data hosted exclusively in Switzerland
• Environmentally responsible hosting with sustainable practices

Perfect for businesses needing reliable hosting without the complexity of managing servers. Includes free SSL certificates, professional email capabilities, and the ability to host up to 400 websites on a single server. 30-day money-back guarantee ensures risk-free testing.

Take complete control of your virtual server environment with full root access and your choice of Linux distributions or Windows versions. Built on high-performance Swiss infrastructure with AMD EPYC processors and ultra-fast NVMe storage.

Key advantages:

• Scalable resources - Configure up to 32 vCPU and 128 GB RAM, adjustable anytime
• Unlimited bandwidth - No traffic restrictions with 350 Gb/s network capacity
• Multiple OS options - Choose from Debian, Ubuntu, OpenSuse, Fedora, FreeBSD, Windows and more
• Swiss data centers - European-hosted with 99.99% uptime SLA and eco-friendly operations
• Integrated security - Built-in firewall, DDoS protection, and instant snapshot backups
• Dedicated IP addresses - Both IPv4 and IPv6 included for enhanced performance

Perfect for developers, SaaS hosting, disaster recovery, gaming servers, or any project requiring dedicated server control. SSH/RDP access provides complete administrative freedom while the intuitive management console simplifies server operations.

Includes 30-day money-back guarantee plus bonus features: 2,500 monthly newsletter credits and 100GB VOD platform storage. Professional support available 7 days a week from Geneva and Zurich teams.

Deploy Now by IONOS transforms your development workflow by automating the entire deployment process from GitHub repositories. Simply push your code changes, and the platform automatically builds and deploys your projects on secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure.

Key Features:

• Automatic framework detection for popular technologies like Symfony, Laravel, Hugo, and Jekyll
• Easy staging environments with preview URLs for every feature branch
• Custom domain support with automatic SSL certificates
• DDoS protection and georedundant hosting across US, UK, and German data centers

Perfect for developers working with static sites, single-page applications, or PHP projects. The platform offers flexible storage options from 50MB for starter projects up to 10GB for PHP applications, plus MariaDB database support and phpMyAdmin access.

Built for efficiency with GitHub Actions integration, YAML-based workflow customization, and file-based configuration management. Monitor your deployments with built-in visitor analytics and enjoy 99.99% uptime backed by ISO-certified data centers powered by renewable energy.

Deploy at lightning speed while keeping your data sovereign in Europe. Scalingo is the first European Platform as a Service certified for Health Data Hosting (HDS) and ISO 27001, with datacenters located in Paris, France.

Focus on your code, not infrastructure. Scalingo handles all the painful Ops tasks so you can innovate faster. Deploy from GitHub and GitLab repositories with integrated GitOps, scale automatically, and enjoy 99.9% SLA with high availability.

Key benefits:

• 3x faster deployment compared to traditional hosting
• 50+ supported runtimes and frameworks
• Native buildpacks integration for any language
• Automatic scaling and continuous deployment
• Expert DevOps support via chat or email - no tickets, no waiting

European sovereignty matters. Your applications and databases are hosted exclusively in GDPR-compliant French datacenters. Scalingo is working toward SecNumCloud qualification, ensuring the highest security standards for sensitive data.

Trusted by 1000+ clients including startups and enterprises who value European hosting, top-notch technical support, and the flexibility to scale from simple prototypes to business-critical applications. Get 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

Deploy AI applications and intensive workloads across high-performance GPUs, CPUs, and accelerators from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia without managing any infrastructure. Scale automatically from zero to hundreds of servers in seconds across 50+ global locations.

Key benefits include:

• Sub-200ms cold starts with automatic scaling to millions of requests
• 80% cost savings compared to traditional cloud providers with pay-per-use pricing
• Zero-downtime deployments with built-in health checks and continuous deployment
• Native support for popular languages, Docker containers, and Git-based workflows

The platform offers dedicated GPU performance for AI inference, fine-tuning, and model deployment with 10x faster inference speeds. Built-in features include HTTP/2, WebSocket, and gRPC support, ultra-fast NVME storage, and fully managed Serverless Postgres with pgvector for embeddings.

Perfect for: AI inference endpoints, distributed systems, SaaS platforms, global deployments, and any application requiring high-performance compute resources. Deploy with a simple Git push or CLI command - no ops, servers, or infrastructure management required.

Clever Cloud is a European sovereign cloud platform that provides fully managed hosting and deployment services with complete automation. Based in France, the platform operates its own datacenters to ensure data sovereignty and compliance with European regulations.

The platform offers one-click deployment directly from Git repositories, automatically detecting programming languages and configuring the appropriate runtime environment. With over 40 products including PaaS features, databases, storage solutions, and AI services, Clever Cloud handles everything from deployment to continuous operations.

Key features include:

• Automated scalability with zero manual configuration required
• Built-in monitoring with Grafana dashboards and real-time alerts
• High availability with 99.90% SLA (99.99% with premium support)
• Regulatory compliance including ISO/IEC 27001:2022, HDS certification, and GDPR
• Multi-deployment options supporting public cloud, on-premise, and air-gapped environments

The platform is built on open standards and proven open-source components, ensuring no vendor lock-in while providing seamless integration with existing development tools like Git, GitLab, and Terraform. Clever Cloud also features Clever AI, a unified AI platform that aggregates leading LLMs with prompt orchestration and security controls.

Trusted by companies like MAIF and Shopopop, Clever Cloud enables organizations to achieve 3x faster time-to-market while maintaining complete control over their infrastructure and data sovereignty requirements.

Privacy-focused static site hosting designed for developers who value data protection and GDPR compliance. Built from the ground up with zero personal data collection - no logs, no analytics, no cookies, no tracking.

Key features include:

• Direct Git deployment with support for any static site generator
• Automatic SSL certificates for custom domains
• Webhook-based updates for seamless CI/CD workflows
• Instant rollbacks to previous versions
• World-wide CDN (in private beta) maintaining privacy compliance
• Preview links for branches and pull requests (coming soon)

100% European infrastructure with servers, company incorporation, and ownership all based in Europe. Trusted by Finnish market leaders, German cultural associations, Swedish political tools, and research organizations holding Big Tech accountable.

No cookie banners needed because no cookies are used. No personal data storage anywhere in the system. Perfect for developers who want modern hosting capabilities without compromising on privacy principles or GDPR compliance requirements.

Production-ready Kubernetes clusters deployed on your own Hetzner account in under 2 minutes. Edka provides a lightweight control plane that delivers up to 70% cost reduction compared to AWS or GCP while maintaining full access and control over your infrastructure.

Key benefits:

• Direct cloud pricing - Pay Hetzner's list price, significantly lower than major cloud providers
• Simple subscription model - Flat per-cluster fee covers automation, integrations, upgrades, and backups
• No vendor lock-in - Detach Edka with one click while keeping all your resources

Platform capabilities:

• Instant provisioning & scaling - Deploy hardened k3s clusters and auto-scale across regions
• Git deployments - Automated CI/CD with GitHub integration and preview environments
• One-click add-ons - Databases, Gateway API controllers, monitoring tools, and more
• Built-in monitoring - Real-time insights into performance, resource usage, and cost metrics
• CNCF-based standards - Open standards ensure portability and prevent vendor lock-in

Trusted by companies achieving 64-72% cost savings while maintaining performance and reliability. Perfect for startups and enterprises seeking cost-effective Kubernetes management without sacrificing control or flexibility.

Deploy Docker applications effortlessly on EU-based bare-metal infrastructure with integrated database services. This German-hosted platform eliminates cloud complexity while providing everything needed to run production applications.

Key features include:

• Managed databases - Built-in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis instances
• Multiple deployment options - Support for Docker images, Git repositories, and Docker Compose files
• EU data sovereignty - Hosted exclusively in Germany with GDPR compliance by default
• Automatic HTTPS and SSL certificate management
• Per-project isolation with dedicated metrics and monitoring
• Transparent pricing starting from €2.50/month with clear per-project cost tracking

Perfect for developers and agencies who need reliable Docker hosting without the overhead of managing Kubernetes clusters or complex cloud configurations. The platform supports popular backend frameworks and provides one-click deployment templates.

Built by a DevOps engineer based in Germany, offering direct support without corporate bureaucracy. Each account includes a 5-day free trial with full access to applications, databases, and storage - no credit card required for testing.

Deploy production-ready cloud infrastructure in under 45 seconds from a GDPR-compliant German datacenter. Built on enterprise-grade AMD Zen4 processors with DDR5 RAM and NVMe storage.

Complete managed services stack including KubeVirt VPS, Redis/Valkey/Dragonfly caches, MySQL/PostgreSQL databases, S3-compatible object storage, and Nextcloud file sharing - all in one unified namespace with zero network latency between services.

Transparent pricing with no surprises - pay hourly with monthly caps starting from €4.99/month. Free internal traffic between your services and no hidden egress fees. Get €50 free credit for 30 days to test all services.

Key benefits:

• 45-second deployment with instant provisioning
• 99.9% SLA with automated backups included
• GDPR compliance - your data never leaves Europe
• No lock-in - cancel anytime with hourly billing
• 24/7 support with developer-friendly dashboard

Perfect for developers who need reliable EU infrastructure without complexity. From nano VPS at €8.99/month to enterprise databases and high-performance caches, scale when ready with predictable costs.

Open-source Platform-as-a-Service that runs on Kubernetes and gives you a real exit strategy. Unlike traditional PaaS solutions, Lucity is built on standard tools you already know and trust.

Key features include:

• Git push to deploy - Connect your GitHub repo and watch code flow through the pipeline to Kubernetes
• Zero configuration required - No Dockerfiles needed, batteries included setup
• Managed databases - PostgreSQL via CloudNativePG with built-in database explorer
• Multi-environment support - Dev, staging, production, and PR previews out of the box
• Custom domains and automatic TLS - Go live in seconds with professional setup

The real differentiator is the exit door. Run lucity eject and get standard Helm charts, ArgoCD configurations, environment values, and documentation. No lock-in, no strings attached.

Built on proven tools like ArgoCD, Helm, CloudNativePG, and Gateway API. Self-host on your own cluster or use Lucity Cloud (hosted in the EU). The platform maintains zero proprietary state - just standard tools working together.

Perfect for teams who want the convenience of a PaaS without sacrificing control or facing vendor lock-in.

runtiq is a European sovereign cloud platform that eliminates the complexity of compliant infrastructure deployment. Built by an Austrian entity, it provides 100% EU data residency with no foreign jurisdiction exposure.

Key benefits:

• 5-minute deployment - Push code and get a running service with automatic TLS, DNS, and monitoring
• Built-in compliance - NIS2-ready, DORA-compliant, GDPR-by-design architecture with one-click audit reports
• Complete platform - Integrated CI/CD, observability, security, and managed databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB)
• True sovereignty - Austrian legal entity operating exclusively on EU infrastructure, immune to US laws like CLOUD Act
• Zero ops required - No Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts, or infrastructure team needed

The platform abstracts Kubernetes complexity while keeping full access available when needed. Private container registry, automatic scaling, network isolation, and supply chain security are included in every plan.

Perfect for regulated industries requiring genuine European hosting without the procurement complexity of traditional cloud providers. Your data never leaves EU jurisdiction, and compliance documentation is always audit-ready.

Upcoming features include MCP-powered natural language infrastructure deployment, making complex setups as simple as describing your needs in plain English.