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description: Compare GitHub vs Heroku to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in New Zealand.
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# Compare GitHub vs Heroku

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> Detailed comparison between GitHub and Heroku. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | GitHub | Heroku |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 6155 | 304 |
| **Starting Price** | US$4.00 | US$7.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Videos | Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### GitHub

Development teams at startups and small businesses to Fortune 50 companies use GitHub, every step of the way.

### Heroku

Application development PaaS designed for businesses of all sizes that helps run, deploy, manage, and scale apps using various computer programming languages available.

## Key features

### GitHub

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Application Security
- Automated Testing
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Delivery
- Continuous Integration
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- For Developers
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Monitoring
- Projections
- Reporting/Analytics
- Software Development
- Source Control
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Web-based Deployment

### Heroku

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Continuous Delivery
- Continuous Integration
- Dashboard
- Debugging
- For Developers
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment
- Load Testing
- Monitoring
- Projections
- Reporting/Analytics
- Software Development
- Source Control
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control

## Links

- [View GitHub Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/129067/github)
- [View Heroku Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/158191/heroku)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/129067/158191/github/vs/heroku)

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