Quick Verdict
Choose Fly.io if:
You need global apps or edge computing
Choose Vercel if:
You need frontend teams or next.js projects
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Fly.io | Vercel |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $20/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Fly.io
Pros
- Global by default
- Great for latency
- Container-based
- Litefs for SQLite
Cons
- Learning curve
- Complex pricing
- Documentation gaps
Vercel
Pros
- Excellent DX
- Fast global CDN
- Great Next.js support
- Free tier
Cons
- Can get expensive
- Vendor lock-in
- Cold starts on serverless
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