Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Fly.io vs Netlify
Backend & API Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Fly.io | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/moTie | $0/moTie |
| API Rate Limit | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Cloud Hosting & Edge | Cloud Hosting & Edge |
| Compliance (vendor-stated) | SOC2, GDPR | GDPR, SOC2, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA | US-East, EU-West, APAC |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
Fly.io — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓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
Netlify — Key Specs
Vendor-stated- ✓Git-based workflow: every commit to main automatically triggers a production deploy
- ✓Edge Functions run at 100+ PoPs globally with V8 isolate execution — no cold starts
- ✓Netlify Forms captures form submissions without any backend code
- ✓Split testing at the CDN layer enables true A/B testing without client-side flicker
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is lower-priced, Fly.io or Netlify?+
Both tools start at Free plan available on their entry plans.
Which compliance frameworks do Fly.io and Netlify list?+
Both list SOC2, GDPR in their vendor documentation. Netlify additionally lists CCPA. These are vendor-stated frameworks. VektorIndex has not independently audited these claims.
Which data hosting regions do Fly.io and Netlify support?+
Fly.io lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA. Netlify lists hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, APAC. For data residency requirements in Global, confirm exact region configuration directly with each vendor.
Data last updated: 29 August 2026 — Sourced from official vendor documentation. Not independently audited. Report incorrect information
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