Heroku Open Source Software Credit Program

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The Heroku Open Source Software Credit Program is designed to support open source projects by providing monthly platform credits over a 12-month period. Credits, typically ranging from $25 to $500 USD per month, can be applied exclusively to core Heroku services such as Dynos, Postgres, and Key-Value Store. Any usage beyond the allocated credits is billed at standard rates to the verified credit/debit card on file. Projects can reapply annually to continue receiving support, ensuring that maintainers can focus on community contributions rather than infrastructure concerns.

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Starting from

$25

→

Up to

$500

Program Tiers

Heroku Open Source Software Credit

Approved open source projects receive a predetermined monthly credit allocation on Heroku for 12 months.

Credit Value

$500

Duration

12 months

Benefits

Orbital

Orbital

Enhanced benefits for growing projects

Level 2

Monthly platform credits for 12 months

Applicable on core Heroku services such as Dynos, Postgres, and Key-Value Store

Excess usage billed at standard rates

Renewable annual program based on project needs

Eligibility

Earth Gravity

Earth Gravity

Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck

Level 2

Maintainer of an open source software project

Project must run or intend to run on Heroku

Active Heroku account with a valid credit/debit card

Adherence to a Code of Conduct and standard open source license

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1

Review Eligibility

Ensure your project meets all eligibility criteria, including open source maintenance, hosting on Heroku, and account verification.

2

Submit Application

Complete the application form to receive your monthly credits.

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