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- [Collections](https://juno.build/docs/build/storage/collections.md): You can create or update a collection in the "Collections" tab in Juno's console under the storage view.
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- [Development](https://juno.build/docs/build/storage/development.md): This page explains how to manage assets using the Juno SDK, including uploading, listing, counting, and deleting files within your application. It also covers configuration options for optimizing storage and access control.
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## Comparison
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- [What makes Juno a great Heroku alternative](https://juno.build/docs/comparison/vs-heroku.md): See how Juno compares to Heroku — the simplicity of PaaS with the ownership and modern architecture of a decentralized serverless platform.
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- [What makes Juno a great Netlify alternative](https://juno.build/docs/comparison/vs-netlify.md): Discover why Juno is a compelling alternative to Netlify, offering true infrastructure ownership, predictable costs, and the same seamless static deployment experience — with more long-term control.
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- [What makes Juno a great Railway alternative](https://juno.build/docs/comparison/vs-railway.md): Discover why Juno is a powerful alternative to Railway, offering full ownership, integrated services, and the convenience of serverless without platform dependency.
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- [What makes Juno a great self-hosting alternative](https://juno.build/docs/comparison/vs-self-hosting.md): See how Juno compares to traditional self-hosting and why it offers the control of running your own infrastructure — without the ops burden.
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- [What makes Juno a great Vercel alternative](https://juno.build/docs/comparison/vs-vercel.md): Discover why Juno is a powerful alternative to Vercel, offering true ownership, decentralized infrastructure, and an integrated full-stack developer experience.
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## Examples
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- [Frontend](https://juno.build/docs/examples/frontend.md): Build full apps with Juno using your preferred frontend framework. These examples cover everything from auth to data handling with React, SvelteKit, Angular, Next.js, and more.

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description: See how Juno compares to Heroku — the simplicity of PaaS with the ownership and modern architecture of a decentralized serverless platform.
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sidebar_label: vs Heroku
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- heroku alternative
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- paas
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- serverless
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- developer tools
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# What makes Juno a great Heroku alternative
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Heroku introduced a simple way to deploy apps — push code, and it ran in the cloud. It remains a solid choice for long-running, traditional web applications.
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But today's stack is different. Modern apps favor lightweight deployments, usage-based execution, and infrastructure that doesn't require maintaining always-on containers.
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Juno brings back Heroku-style simplicity for the modern era — giving you your own execution environment with no servers to manage and no platform control over your app.
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## The Trade-Off: Always-On Containers vs Modern Execution
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Heroku runs long-lived app containers. This works well for classic backend apps, but means:
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- You manage long-running processes
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- Operational responsibility increases over time
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With Juno, you still deploy your app — but it runs in a self-contained environment on demand, with no OS, runtime patching, or server process to maintain.
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- **You own the deployment**
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- **No server or container administration**
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Same simplicity — modern execution.
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## Feature Comparison
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| Feature | Heroku (Traditional PaaS) | Juno (Modern Serverless) |
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| Architecture | Always-on containers (dynos) | Self-contained containers, executed on demand |
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| Deployment | Git push | CLI or Git-based deploy |
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| Maintenance | App + container upkeep | You deploy updates; no OS to maintain |
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| Data / Storage | Add-ons | Built-in datastore & storage (optional) |
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| Authentication | External add-ons | Built-in decentralized auth (optional) |
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| Core Benefit | Classic simplicity | Ownership, modern workflow, no server overhead |
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> **Note:** Juno isn't for persistent background workers or long-running processes. It's optimized for modern web apps.
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## Cost Considerations
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Heroku is easy to start with, but costs rise as your app grows — especially if it needs background processes, add-ons, or multiple environments.
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Juno keeps things simple. You pay for your own isolated app environment and the resources it actually uses over time — no per-feature charges, no surprise jumps, no scaling tax.
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This means:
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- Costs stay steady as your project evolves
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- No extra fees for enabling auth, data, or functions
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- You keep full control over how your app runs and spends
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For long-term projects, Juno provides stability, ownership, and clarity — without managing servers and without unpredictable pricing.
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## When Juno Makes the Most Sense
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**Ideal for:**
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- Modern apps, dashboards, APIs, documentation sites
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- Builders who value ownership and platform independence
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- Projects that don't require persistent processes
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**Heroku still fits when:**
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## The takeaway
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Heroku pioneered simple cloud deployment.
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Juno builds on that spirit — but for modern workloads and developers who want ownership, privacy, and a lightweight execution model without managing infrastructure.
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If you love Heroku's simplicity but want a platform designed for the next decade, Juno is a natural evolution.
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## Ready to try Juno?
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Ready to explore Juno? [Start building](../intro.mdx)

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description: Discover why Juno is a compelling alternative to Netlify, offering true infrastructure ownership, predictable costs, and the same seamless static deployment experience — with more long-term control.
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# What makes Juno a great Netlify alternative
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But as projects mature, needs evolve. Ownership starts to matter. Data and infrastructure control matter. Cost predictability matters. And having the freedom to run your application independently becomes increasingly important.
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This is where Juno steps in. Juno provides the same simple deployment experience for static sites — but runs your project in a container you own, with full control over its execution. It's the convenience of managed infrastructure with the control of self-hosting.
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Juno flips the model. You get the same simple “git push to deploy” flow, but you run your app in your own execution environment — without managing servers or ops.
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- **Your Own Hosting Container** — Your site runs in a container you own and control. No black-box environment.
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## Feature Breakdown: Netlify's Jamstack vs Juno's Stack
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| Deployment | Global CDN (Centralized) | Decentralized Containers (User-owned) |
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| Static Hosting | Yes — fast and convenient | Yes — same simplicity, but with ownership |
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| Functions | Lambda-based (Optional Add-on) | Rust/TypeScript Functions (Optional, Native) |
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| Core Benefit | Convenience & speed | Ownership, stability, independence |
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Juno uses a simple usage-based model. You pay for compute and storage like a utility, without surprise bandwidth charges or per-feature pricing layers.
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