Which is cheaper, Fly.io or Heroku?

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

Does Fly.io have a free tier?

Yes, Fly.io offers a free tier with .

Fly.io has moderate switching cost. Heroku has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Hosting

Fly.io

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Heroku

PaaS for deploying, managing, and scaling apps with managed dynos and add-ons

Switching Cost: moderate

For experimentation and testing, Fly.io wins with its free tier option — something Heroku doesn't offer.

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

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Fly.io's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Fly.io's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Free Tier

Fly.io

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies