Heroku Exit Plan
Heroku bills can creep up on you. What starts as a convenient way to deploy your web applications is now costing hundreds or even thousands per month. You've thought about moving to your own infrastructure, but the migration feels risky and time-consuming, and you don't want your team spending time figuring out Docker, load balancers, and deployment pipelines from scratch instead of shipping features.
I migrate web applications from Heroku to the infrastructure of your choice, typically cutting hosting costs 60-80% while keeping deployments simple.
Who needs a Heroku Exit Plan?
A migration is a good fit if:
- Your Heroku bill has grown to the point where it's hard to justify
- You want more control over your application's infrastructure
- Your team doesn't have time to figure out the migration themselves
- You want fast and easy deployments without Heroku's pricing
What's included
Kickoff call
We discuss your current Heroku setup, infrastructure requirements, and any concerns about the migration.
Assessment
I review your application's dependencies and create a migration plan tailored to your stack.
Migration
I set up your new infrastructure, migrate your database, configure deployments, and get your application running on the new setup with zero downtime.
What you'll get
- A working web application on your own infrastructure
- Guidance on choosing the right cloud provider for your budget and needs
- Zero-downtime deployment pipeline configured and ready to use
- Database migration with minimal or no downtime
- Documentation and a deployment runbook for your team
- Typical hosting cost reduction of 60-80%
Pricing
Final pricing depends on your application's complexity and the number of services involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cloud providers do you work with?
I'm most experienced with Hetzner, DigitalOcean, and AWS. If you're not sure which provider is right for you, I'll help you choose based on your budget, performance needs, and team preferences.
How long does the migration take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks depending on your application's complexity and the number of services involved.
Will there be downtime during the migration?
The goal is zero downtime by setting up the new infrastructure separately from your production application and switching over to the new environment once everything is tested thoroughly.
What about Heroku add-ons we're using?
I'll review all your add-ons during the assessment. Some will have direct replacements, but others may require self-hosted alternatives or staying with a third-party service.
How will I handle deployments?
I set up Kamal for your deployments. It gives you zero-downtime deploys with simple commands, without needing deep Docker or Kubernetes knowledge. If your team has a different preferred deployment method, we can discuss that during the kickoff call.
Do we need to know Docker if we use Kamal for deployments?
Not in depth, since Kamal handles most of the Docker complexity for you. I'll document what you need to know for day-to-day deployments and troubleshooting.
Ready for your Heroku Exit Plan?
Book a free consultation so we can review your current Heroku setup and see how much you could save.
Request a Free Consultation