Fly.io
Fly.io lets you deploy full-stack apps and databases close to users globally with minimal DevOps overhead. · Fly.io · Hosting
Changed in Oct 2024: Free allowances ended for new organizations. New accounts get a one-time trial of 2 machine-hours or 7 days, then pay as they go.
Overview
Fly.io lets you deploy containerized applications globally, with simple CLI tools and a developer-friendly experience. New organizations no longer get a free allowance: you get a one-time trial of 2 machine-hours or 7 days, then you pay as you go, and apps stop after the trial unless you add a payment method. Legacy Hobby plans keep their old allowance. Fly.io still suits developers who want fast, global deployments and are ready to pay for ongoing usage.
Good fit
Use Fly.io to deploy containerized apps or APIs that need low-latency global access with simple scaling and minimal infrastructure management.
- global app hosting
- indie projects
- open source demos
Not a fit
Avoid it if you want free managed databases, require high CPU/RAM, or need compliance certifications for regulated workloads — Fly.io only offers a short trial before billing starts.
- need free managed databases
- require large persistent storage
- strict compliance needs
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up at https://fly.io/ and install the Fly CLI.
- Run 'fly launch' in your project directory to initialize.
- Authenticate with 'fly auth login'.
- Deploy your app using 'fly deploy'.
- Monitor and manage via the Fly dashboard.