Fly.io Platform is a cloud application platform that runs containerized workloads close to users across global regions.
Fly.io Platform is an application hosting platform that deploys containers and virtual machines across a global network of edge locations to support low-latency delivery.
It works with Docker images and includes features such as machine hibernation aimed at reducing costs, along with private networking across distributed regions. The platform is commonly applied to services that benefit from running closer to users while keeping networking and deployment workflows consistent.
| Attribute | Fly.io Platform | DigitalOcean App Platform | Railway Platform | Render Platform | SST | Vercel Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 | 2020 | 2018 | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Sells To | Enterprise, Small Business | Enterprise, Small Business | Enterprises | Enterprise, Small Business | Enterprise, Small Business | Enterprise, Small Business | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, SaaS | Recurring, SaaS | Recurring | Recurring | Recurring, Software, Usage-based | Recurring | |
| Ownership | Venture-backed private company, Venture Capital | Public | Private, Venture Capital | Venture Capital | Private, Venture Capital | Venture Capital |
Provider
Founded 2016
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, SaaS
Ownership Venture-backed private company, Venture Capital
Provider
Founded 2012
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, SaaS
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 2020
Sells To Enterprises
Pricing Model Recurring
Ownership Private, Venture Capital
Provider
Founded 2018
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring
Ownership Venture Capital
Provider
Founded 2017
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Usage-based
Ownership Private, Venture Capital
Serverless Container Platform
