Fly.io
Run apps close to users on a global edge
Usage-based
Strengths
- Machines can run in many regions
- Fits latency-sensitive APIs
Limits
- The bill is usage-based, so it is harder to cap
- You still manage app config and regions
Vendor pricing
Alternatives
Heroku
Mature app platform with a large add-on catalog
Paid dynos
Strengths
- Add-ons cover databases, cache, and logging
- Buildpacks still cover common stacks
Limits
- Dynos cost more than a comparable VPS
- There is no permanent free dyno
Vendor pricing
Alternatives