Which is cheaper, DigitalOcean App Platform or Fly.io?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does DigitalOcean App Platform have a free tier?

Yes, DigitalOcean App Platform offers a free tier with staticSiteApps: 3, bandwidthGiBPerApp: 1.

DigitalOcean App Platform has moderate switching cost. Fly.io has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Hosting

Managed PaaS for building, deploying, and scaling apps from code or containers

Switching Cost: moderate

Fly.io

Global application platform that runs full-stack apps and databases close to users with usage-based pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

You'll notice different pricing structures: flat-rate for DigitalOcean App Platform versus usage-based for Fly.io.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Fly.io excels at global, while DigitalOcean App Platform shines on managed.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Fly.io excels at global, while DigitalOcean App Platform shines on managed.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies