# Kubernetes vs Salesforce Heroku Comparison


| | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 159 | 148 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $7.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Kubernetes

Pros:
- Auto-scaling (6 reviews)
- Auto-Scaling (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (9 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (7 reviews)

### Salesforce Heroku

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Authentication Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (131 reviews) | 8.7 (120 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (139 reviews) | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (93 reviews) | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (71 reviews) | 8.4 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (113 reviews) | 7.7 (99 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 7.9 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (126 reviews) | 7.3 (114 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Kubernetes

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Salesforce Heroku

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: $7.00

Description: Perfect for small scale personal projects and hobby apps

Key Features:
- Deploy with Git and Docker
- Custom domains
- Container orchestration

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/salesforce-heroku/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kubernetes** | N/A | N/A |
| **Salesforce Heroku** | 8.4/10 | 56 |

#### Development

| Feature | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.3 (50 reviews) | 
| **Custom Development** | Not enough data | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 
| **Development Environment** | Not enough data | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 
| **Multiple Programming Languages Supported** | Not enough data | 8.4 (44 reviews) | 
| **Testing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (32 reviews) | 
| **Integrated Development Environment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agile Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Database

| Feature | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (32 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.8 (46 reviews) | 
| **Auto Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (42 reviews) | 
| **Backup / Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.1 (38 reviews) | 
| **Storage** | Not enough data | 7.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Order Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HR Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Infrastructure

| Feature | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Networking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 8.3 (39 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Computing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Active Directory Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical User Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Developers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Container Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Kubernetes** | 9.0/10 | 77 |
| **Salesforce Heroku** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.9 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Isolation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **File Isolation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Organization

| Feature | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Packaging ** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Container Networking** | 9.1 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Development

| Feature | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Developer Toolkit** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Architecture** | 9.1 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Datacenter** | 9.0 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtualization** | 9.0 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Kubernetes (2):** [Container Orchestration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-orchestration), [Container Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-management)

**Unique to Salesforce Heroku (2):** [Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-platform-as-a-service-paas), [Mobile Backend-as-a-Service (mBaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mobile-backend-as-a-service-mbaas)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Kubernetes | Salesforce Heroku | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 28.8% | 57.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.7% | 24.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.6% | 18.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Kubernetes

- **Computer Software:** 32.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 9.2%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **Banking:** 3.3%
- **Internet:** 3.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.6%
- **Government Administration:** 2.6%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 15.8%

#### Salesforce Heroku

- **Computer Software:** 28.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.3%
- **Internet:** 11.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.9%
- **Retail:** 3.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Insurance:** 2.8%
- **Accounting:** 1.4%
- **Automotive:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 21.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Kubernetes

- [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (306 reviews)
- [Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)](https://www.g2.com/products/mirantis-kubernetes-engine-formerly-docker-enterprise/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-elastic-container-service-amazon-ecs/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (283 reviews)
- [Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)](https://www.g2.com/products/google-kubernetes-engine-gke/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-kubernetes-service-aks/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Portainer](https://www.g2.com/products/portainer/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (298 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Run](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-run/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (243 reviews)
- [SUSE Rancher](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-rancher/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (163 reviews)
- [Cloud Foundry](https://www.g2.com/products/cloud-foundry/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Apache Mesos](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-mesos/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)

### Alternatives to Salesforce Heroku

- [AWS Lambda](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1054 reviews)
- [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (755 reviews)
- [Google App Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-app-engine/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (216 reviews)
- [AWS Elastic Beanstalk](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-elastic-beanstalk/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Upsun](https://www.g2.com/products/upsun/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (167 reviews)
- [AWS Amplify](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-amplify/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [Render](https://www.g2.com/products/render-render/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (84 reviews)
- [PythonAnywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/pythonanywhere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Functions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-functions/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Cloud Foundry](https://www.g2.com/products/cloud-foundry/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (19 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Kubernetes

- Title: [What does Kubernetes do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-kubernetes-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Container orchestration and container management.
You can also configure properties on the basis of which scaling of pods will be done.
It makes your..."
- Title: [What are the main features of Kubernetes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-main-features-of-kubernetes) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "- Container orchestration utilising available hardware or VMs, thus decreasing costs
- High Availability within a data center / availability zone
- Ability..."

### Salesforce Heroku

- Title: [What is Salesforce Heroku used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-salesforce-heroku-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a PaaS kind of system where you can host your app"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kubernetes-vs-salesforce-heroku)