Which is cheaper, Encore or Fly.io?

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

Does Encore have a free tier?

Yes, Encore offers a free tier with devEnvironments: 2, tracingEventsPerMonth: 1000000, logRetentionDays: 7, concurrentBuilds: 1.

Encore has significant switching cost. Fly.io has moderate switching cost. Fly.io is easier to switch away from.

Hosting

Encore

Backend development platform with type-safe infrastructure, automatic cloud provisioning, and distributed tracing

Switching Cost: significant

Fly.io

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Cost modeling varies: hybrid drives Encore pricing, while Fly.io uses usage-based.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Fly.io

Lower switching costs for easier migration