Heroku vs AWS
An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Cloud Infrastructure providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.
Heroku vs AWS at a glance
Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.
Verdict
AWS is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (92/100 vs 79/100), but both are credible Cloud Infrastructure options. Heroku fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; AWS fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.
Where each one stands out
Heroku
Heroku delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.
Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Read Heroku reviewAWS
AWS delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.
Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Read AWS reviewHeroku vs AWS — FAQ
Is Heroku better than AWS?
On RankedVendors, AWS scores 92/100 versus Heroku's 79/100, so AWS ranks higher overall in Cloud Infrastructure. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.
What is the difference between Heroku and AWS?
Heroku delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. AWS delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. Both compete in Cloud Infrastructure; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.
Which is better value, Heroku or AWS?
Our editorial value scores put Heroku at 78/100 and AWS at 88/100. Heroku is Quote-based; AWS is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.