Fly.io

Fly.io

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Run your app close to your users

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Deploy Docker containers globally, close to every user, in minutes.

30+

Global regions

Firecracker

VM-based container isolation

$0

Pay only for what you use

Value Proposition

True global edge deployment for Docker apps — with managed databases and private networking — without Kubernetes.

Problem Solved

Enables globally distributed, low-latency app deployments without cloud complexity or Kubernetes expertise.

Target Audience

Developers building latency-sensitive, globally distributed apps who need edge deployment without Kubernetes complexity.

Business Details

Founded in 2017; VC-backed; known for innovative Firecracker-based VM containers and developer-first culture.

Pricing

Pay-as-you-go

Usage-based

Pay only for compute, memory, and bandwidth used.

Shared CPU from $1.94/month
Managed Postgres
Managed Redis
Private networking
Volumes
Most popular

Free allowance

$0/month

Monthly free compute and bandwidth included.

3 shared-CPU-1x VMs
3GB storage
160GB outbound transfer
Postgres micro instance

Life Without vs. With Fly.io

Without

×No Kubernetes configuration
×No CDN setup for global reach
×No manual region selection
×No separate private network setup

With Fly.io

Deploy to 30+ regions with one command
Built-in Postgres and Redis
Firecracker VM isolation for security
Private networking between apps
Persistent volume storage

Questions & Answers

Fly.io runs full Docker containers globally and supports backend workloads, databases, and long-running processes — not just frontend or serverless.

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