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Heroku vs The Serval Project

A side-by-side look at Heroku and The Serval Project. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Heroku

Heroku

Online Services

Heroku is a cloud platform as a service (PaaS) that simplifies application deployment, management, and scaling. Acquired by Salesforce, Heroku allows developers to focus on writing code by providing an easy-to-use platform for building, deploying, and scaling applications without the need for complex infrastructure management.

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The Serval Project

The Serval Project

Social & Communications

The Serval Project is an open-source, decentralized messaging and voice calling app that uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect phones without cellular networks. It allows communication during natural disasters and internet outages.

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