Best Java hosting (2026)

7 platforms that can host Java apps, compared side by side. Check free tiers, pricing model, regions and Docker support, then jump to the one that fits — or open the full comparison table.

Managed PaaS

Heroku

The original git-push PaaS

~$25/mo

Managed DBDocker
Managed PaaS

Railway

Usage-based infra with a slick UX

~$20.26/mo

Managed DBDocker
Managed PaaS

Koyeb

Serverless deploys, global edge

~$5.36/mo

Managed DBDocker
Managed PaaS

Northflank

PaaS power with more control

~$12/mo

Free tier*Managed DBDocker
Self-hosted PaaS

Dokku

The smallest PaaS you can build

Free tierSelf-hostManaged DBDockerOpen source
Container hosting

Google Cloud Run

Serverless containers that scale to zero on GCP

Free tier*Docker
Sponsored slot (reserved)

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