Heroku Postgres Migration Tools

PostgreSQL cloud database migration and synchronization

Migrate and synchronize data between Heroku Postgres, cloud platforms, and on-premises databases with DBConvert and DBSync tools for PostgreSQL-powered applications.

PostgreSQL
Native Heroku database engine
Cloud
Move to and from Heroku
Sync
Scheduled and trigger-based workflows

Why Choose Heroku Postgres?

Heroku Postgres is built on PostgreSQL and lets application teams focus on product development instead of database administration.

DBConvert tools help move application data into Heroku Postgres, synchronize selected tables, or move data back to on-premises and other cloud database engines when requirements change.

DBConvert Solutions

Use conversion and sync workflows for full database moves, staged migrations, and repeatable data exchange between Heroku and supported database platforms.

Heroku Cloud Migration

Supported Database Platforms

Migrate data between Heroku Postgres and the database engines commonly used in app stacks.

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL Family

  • PostgreSQL
  • AWS RDS/Aurora
  • Google Cloud SQL
  • Azure Database
SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server

  • SQL Server
  • Azure SQL Database
  • Azure SQL Data Warehouse
  • Cloud SQL for SQL Server
Oracle

Oracle & Others

  • Oracle and Oracle Cloud
  • MySQL and MariaDB
  • Microsoft Access
  • Amazon RDS

Configuration Guide & Resources

Use the Heroku Postgres connection guide or contact support for help selecting the right migration path.

Heroku PostgreSQL Configuration

Connect DBConvert tools to a PostgreSQL database running in a Heroku environment.

Read Configuration Guide

Need Expert Help?

Contact support if your Heroku migration includes several source engines, staged deployment, or sync requirements.

Contact Support

Why Use DBConvert for Heroku?

Focused tooling for moving application databases into Heroku Postgres and keeping data portable.

Developer Focused

Keep application development moving while migration jobs handle database transfer details.

PostgreSQL Native

Work with a standard PostgreSQL target and familiar PostgreSQL-compatible workflows.

Data Protection

Use controlled migration and sync jobs for application data that needs careful handling.

Direct Migration

Transfer data between Heroku, other cloud platforms, and on-premises databases.

No Lock-in

Move data back out of Heroku Postgres when architecture or hosting requirements change.

Expert Support

Get help with Heroku Postgres, source-target mapping, and migration planning.

DBConvert Streams

Need log-based, real-time replication?

DBConvert Streams is a separate product for continuous, log-based change data capture. DBConvert and DBSync tools on this page cover conversion, scheduled sync, and trigger-based sync workflows.

See Streams

Ready to Migrate to Heroku Postgres?

Start a Heroku database migration with DBConvert tools and contact support if you need help selecting the right path.

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