How much can I save migrating from Heroku to Dokku with Claude Code?

Up to $1,463 monthly, swapping multi-dyno setups for one Hetzner box. Exact savings vary by scale.

What is Dokku and does it work with my Heroku apps?

Dokku's open-source Heroku clone on your server—Docker + buildpacks. Procfile/package.json lift-and-shift ready.

Safe for documented workflows via repo context. Test small; Hetzner rescue saves mishaps.

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