EasyHost
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A free Heroku alternative for Node.js
EasyHost is a smaller, free option for Node.js apps. Here are the honest differences from Heroku, including what you give up.
How they compare
According to Heroku's own page as of October 2026, there is no free dyno on the pricing page, and the $5 Eco dyno has 0.5 GB of RAM and sleeps after 30 minutes of inactivity. Check it for current details.
| Area | Heroku | EasyHost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest app | Eco at $5 per month | $0 |
| Idle behaviour | Eco sleeps after 30 minutes | Apps stay on |
| Language support | Many languages | Node.js only |
| Add-ons | Large marketplace | Postgres, storage and schedules built in |
| Included with each app | Varies by plan | Postgres, S3 bucket and schedules per project |
When EasyHost fits
- Side projects, prototypes and small apps written for Node.js
- Projects where an AI agent handles deployment through a CLI
- Apps that need to stay on for free
When Heroku is the better choice
- You need multiple regions, autoscaling or a production support plan
- You want Git-based deploys or preview environments
- Your app goes beyond what 512 MB of RAM and 1 CPU can handle
How to move
Read the Heroku migration guide. If you have a database there, EasyHost's Postgres accepts a normal pg_dump.
Frequently asked questions
Is EasyHost a full replacement for Heroku?
Not for every app. It runs Node.js only, in one region, with fixed limits. It suits small apps that fit those limits.
Start for free
Install the skill, choose Global or Local, then tell your agent to deploy. No credit card, no config files.
npx ezhst skill install