Heroku

Heroku is a comprehensive cloud platform as a service (PaaS) that removes infrastructure complexity so developers can focus on building exceptional applications. The platform handles all the operational overhead including patching, upgrades, 24/7 operations, security, build systems, and failovers.

Key AI-powered features include:

• Managed Inference and Agents - Access leading AI models with minimal setup using simple commands
• Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for extending AI agents with custom tools and APIs
• Vector similarity search with pgvector on Heroku Postgres for RAG applications
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities for advanced AI applications

Platform advantages:

• 150+ third-party add-ons and 380+ open source buildpacks for extensive customization
• Multi-language support including officially supported languages plus any Linux-compatible language
• Enterprise-grade features like Private Spaces, SSO integration, and compliance certifications (PCI, HIPAA, ISO, SOC)
• Instant scalability from hobby projects to enterprise-level applications
• GitHub integration with Review Apps and continuous delivery
• Fast rollback capabilities for confident deployments

The platform includes Heroku Postgres as a trusted database service, Heroku Key-Value Store for caching, and comprehensive app metrics for performance insights. With Heroku Teams, organizations can efficiently manage permissions, delivery pipelines, and billing across development teams.