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Netlify CLI vs Heroku CLI: catalog facts
Netlify CLI	Heroku CLI
Free The CLI is free; hosting on Netlify has free and paid plans.	Free The CLI is free to install; using it requires a Heroku account.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, Command line
Local development server that can be shared with others Runs builds and build plugins locally before deploying	Manage Heroku apps and dynos from a terminal Extendable with official and community plugins
Only useful with the Netlify hosting platform Deploying requires a Netlify account	Only works with the Heroku platform Requires a Heroku account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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