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Fly.io vs Heroku

A side-by-side comparison to help you pick between Fly.io and Heroku.

Fly.io

Freemium

Run servers close to users

Developer Tools

Fly.io runs full-stack apps and databases close to your users globally.

Heroku

Paid

Cloud platform for apps

Developer Tools

Heroku is a cloud platform that lets companies build, deliver, and operate apps.

Fly.io or Heroku: how to choose

Both Fly.io and Heroku compete in similar territory. Fly.io sits in the Developer Tools category, covering similar use cases.The right choice usually comes down to pricing model, integrations, and how the tool fits the rest of your stack.

If pricing is the main concern, Fly.io is freemium and Heroku is paid. For deeper comparisons, check the dedicated alternatives page for each tool above.