Posted on Jul 6 • Originally published at genicsblog.com Beginning November 28, 2022, Heroku, one of the most popular go to choice used by Developers to host their apps, announced that it would be shutting down its free tier.Note: Listen to the audio version of this article at genicsblog.com.The Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider's free tier used to provide a generous 550 hours of dyno uptime which could be easily extended to 1000 hours with a verified credit card.Even though these dynos shut down after 30 minutes, it could be resolved by various methods to keep Heroku apps awake, thus becoming the easiest way to host software projects for free.The free tier shutdown news left many developers in search for alternative hosting platforms that could provide a similar API and website hosting services free of cost. As a result, I have compiled a list of the top 9 free Heroku alternatives to use in 2023.If you are interested in watching a video format of this article, check this out:While there are many hosting platforms available in the market, these carefully selected services provide the best options for developers to host their Frontend/Backend applications, APIs, Servers, etc.These alternatives offer features similar to Heroku, such as support for multiple programming languages, easy deployment, and scalability. So whether you are a seasoned developer or just getting started, keep reading to discover the top free Heroku alternative hosting platforms:Deta space is a relatively new comer to the market but their offerings make them top our list. You can host both static and dynamic content within minutes.Whether it be building frontend or backend applications with any technology, Deta has got you covered with their infrastructure they call as the "Personal Cloud".The pros far outweigh the cons of Deta making it the best choice for developers to host their projects and applications and move away from Heroku.GitHub Pages is a free web hosting service provided by GitHub. You can easily create and host static websites served directly from your project's GitHub repository.It offers a simple and efficient way to serve static websites built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.It also supports popular website generators such as Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, etc. You can also use custom GitHub Actions to create your own publishing pipeline in a matter of minutes.GitHub Pages provides support for custom domains, HTTPS encryption, and easy integration with other GitHub features such as Git version control and issue tracking all for free!This service is perfect for those who want to showcase their side projects, blogs, or portfolios without the need for complex infrastructure or hosting setups.Oracle Cloud's free tier has been a game changer recently. The Always Free services provide unmatched resources for developers to build and deploy their apps, without worrying for usage limits.Cloudflare Pages is a part of the numerous services provided by Cloudflare for building and deploying static websites, APIs, and applications.It provides a simple way for developers to create high-performance websites that are scalable, secure, and easily integrated with other Cloudflare services.Whether you are building a personal blog or a complex web application, Cloudflare Pages offers a range of features and benefits that make it a great choice for web development.This service is the most suited for those who already use Cloudflare services with their existing websites and are looking to migrate to a different hosting platform.Vercel is a cloud-based platform that provides users with the most modern UI/UX to deploy their websites and applications within minutes. It is focused on providing an easy-to-use solution for building and deploying websites and applications.It has become a popular choice among developers who are looking for a platform that can offer serverless deployment, scalability, and performance. With Vercel, developers can easily deploy their code and enjoy fast loading speeds, excellent scalability, and reliability.Railway is like a copy of Heroku but with slight differences. The platform's UX is top notch, and their pricing and restrictions are good enough to make it a viable Heroku alternative.Render is a powerful cloud platform designed to simplify the process of building, deploying, and scaling websites and applications. It has gained popularity among developers due to its ease of use, reliability, and robust set of features.Cyclic is designed to streamline your DevOps workflows and revolutionize the way you approach continuous integration and deployment. With Cyclic, developers can harness the power of automation to build, test, and deploy their applications effortlessly.Fly.io is an edge computing platform that empowers developers to optimize their applications for lightning-fast performance and global delivery.I hope this comprehensive list of 9 hand picked Heroku alternatives that you should be using in 2023 helps you evaluate your options for deploying your backend APIs and frontend applications.Did I miss any great option? Leave a comment below to start a discussion.Thank you for reading so far!Templates let you quickly answer FAQs or store snippets for re-use. Are you sure you want to hide this comment? It will become hidden in your post, but will still be visible via the comment's permalink. 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