Heroku changed everything
Blog post from Render
Render is positioning itself as a successor to Heroku by offering a modern cloud platform that emphasizes simplicity, reliability, and flexibility to meet the demands of contemporary applications, which often require AI-native, real-time, and distributed capabilities. With over 4.5 million developers already using Render, the company is appealing to those still on Heroku by providing low-downtime migration services and up to $10,000 in credits to ease the transition, highlighting their understanding of Heroku's legacy in simplifying the developer experience. Render aims to provide a seamless migration with minimal disruption, allowing developers to focus on innovation without the hassle of managing complex infrastructure. The company offers both self-serve migration guides and personalized support to help users transition smoothly and reduce cloud costs, continuing the tradition of offering developer-friendly solutions that Heroku pioneered.