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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Fly.io vs Elliptic
Backend & API Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Fly.io | Elliptic |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $4167/mo |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 120 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Cloud Hosting & Edge | Crypto Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | FATF Travel Rule, OFAC, EU AMLD 6, FCA, MAS, AUSTRAC |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA | UK-London, US-New York, AP-Singapore |
| Native Integrations | 5 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Fly.io — Key Specs
- ✓Deploy Docker containers to 30+ global regions — closest to ZA is Johannesburg (jnb)
- ✓Machines API launches VMs in under 300ms — ideal for per-request compute isolation
- ✓Fly Volumes provide persistent SSDs for stateful apps like databases and file stores
- ✓Free allowance covers 3 shared-CPU VMs and 3GB of persistent storage permanently
Elliptic — Key Specs
- ✓Only crypto compliance platform trusted by both crypto companies AND banks
- ✓Holistic screening — wallet, transaction, and counterparty risk in one view
- ✓Coverage of 100+ blockchains including DeFi protocols
- ✓Elliptic Discovery — proactively identifies sanctioned crypto entities
- ✓Trusted by Santander, Barclays, ANZ, and 200+ financial institutions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Fly.io or Elliptic?+
Fly.io starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Elliptic at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Fly.io or Elliptic?+
Fly.io additionally supports SOC2, GDPR. Elliptic additionally supports FATF Travel Rule, OFAC, EU AMLD 6, FCA, MAS, AUSTRAC.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Fly.io is evaluated for Backend & API Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA. Elliptic has hosting regions: UK-London, US-New York, AP-Singapore. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 10 July 2026
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