Which is cheaper, Fly.io or Railway?

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. Railway 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

Railway

Deploy apps and databases with zero config, usage-based pricing

Switching Cost: moderate

You'll notice different pricing structures: usage-based for Fly.io versus hybrid for Railway.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Railway excels at deploy, while Fly.io shines on global.

It's a toss-up based on priorities — Railway excels at deploy, while Fly.io shines on global.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies