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AlloyDB for PostgreSQL vs Heroku
Both stand on relational databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
AlloyDB combines managed cloud PostgreSQL with JSON support, replicas, availability features, and 14-day backup retention. Consider the paid-only model, listed connection limit, and cloud deployment before choosing it.
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Paid APIWeb
Visit Heroku The facts
| AlloyDB for PostgreSQL | Heroku | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Eco dyno: $5 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloud.google.com | heroku.com |
| On relational databases | #36 of 38 | #32 of 38 |
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL: what it does well
- Managed cloud PostgreSQL service
- High availability is listed
- Read replicas are supported
- JSON data support
- 14-day backup retention
What to know first
- Paid product with no free plan
- Maximum of 1,000 connections
- Pricing starts from $0.07
Heroku: what it does well
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