Deploy your NestJS app to Heroku
Step-by-step deployment help for NestJS apps on Heroku. We fix NestJS-specific deployment issues, configure Heroku, and get your app live. From $19.
NestJS issues we fix before deploying
Common NestJS problems that affect Heroku deployments.
Missing authentication guards
Controllers and routes without @UseGuards decorators, leaving endpoints publicly accessible without any auth checks.
Incorrect dependency injection scope
Services registered with wrong scope (default singleton vs request-scoped) causing shared state between requests and data leakage between users.
Unvalidated DTOs
Data Transfer Objects without class-validator decorators or missing the global ValidationPipe, accepting any shape of input data.
Circular dependency issues
Modules importing each other in cycles, causing runtime errors or undefined injections that only surface in production.
Heroku deployment issues we check for
Common Heroku problems that break NestJS apps in production.
Free dyno sleeping causes cold starts
Eco and Basic dynos sleep after 30 minutes of inactivity. AI-generated apps with webhook receivers or background jobs break when the dyno is asleep.
Ephemeral filesystem loses uploaded files
AI tools save user uploads and generated files to the local filesystem, but Heroku's ephemeral FS wipes all changes on every dyno restart or deploy.
Database connection pool exhaustion
Heroku Postgres plans have strict connection limits (20 on Hobby). AI-generated apps open a new connection per request, exhausting the pool under moderate traffic.
Procfile missing or incorrect
AI-generated projects lack a Procfile, causing Heroku to guess the start command. For non-standard setups, this guess is often wrong.
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your NestJS project before deploying to Heroku.
External Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Expert + AI audit
A human expert assisted by AI reviews your code within 24 hours.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
How do I deploy a NestJS app to Heroku?
We handle NestJS deployments to Heroku end to end. Start with our code audit ($19) to identify deployment blockers specific to your NestJS project, then we configure Heroku, fix issues, and get your app live in production.
What NestJS issues affect Heroku deployments?
NestJS projects commonly have missing authentication guards and incorrect dependency injection scope. On Heroku, these combine with free dyno sleeping causes cold starts and ephemeral filesystem loses uploaded files to cause deployment failures.
Can SpringCode deploy my NestJS project to Heroku?
Yes. We specialize in deploying NestJS applications to Heroku. We audit your codebase for NestJS-specific issues, configure Heroku correctly, and handle the full deployment so your app runs reliably in production.
What does NestJS deployment to Heroku cost?
Our code audit ($19) identifies all Heroku deployment blockers in your NestJS project. Full deployment assistance is scoped with a fixed quote after the audit — no hourly billing or surprise charges.
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