Fly.io

Fly.io

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Run full-stack apps globally at the edge. Deploy anywhere in 30+ regions.

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In a nutshell

Fly.io is the best platform for globally distributed applications. Running full apps at the edge across 30+ regions is genuinely powerful. The CLI-first workflow and Docker-based deployment give full control. But it is more complex than Railway or Render, and only worth it if global distribution matters to your app.

What's great

  • Run full applications in 30+ global regions
  • Docker-based — full control over your runtime
  • Distributed PostgreSQL and SQLite at the edge

Watch out for

  • More complex than simpler hosting platforms
  • Documentation can be inconsistent
  • Pricing can be unpredictable for multi-region deployments

Best for

Developers building globally distributed applications that need low latency worldwide.

Not ideal for

Simple single-region apps — the global distribution adds complexity without benefit.

Pricing

Free

3 shared VMs, 160GB bandwidth

Starter

~$3-5/mo (pay-as-you-go)

Pro

Usage-based

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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