# 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](https://www.heroku.com/pricing/) 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](/migrate/heroku). If you have a database there, EasyHost's [Postgres](/products/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.