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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Fly.io vs Okta
Backend & API Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Fly.io | Okta |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $2/mo |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 200 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Cloud Hosting & Edge | Authentication & Identity |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | GDPR, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 7 listedBetter |
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
Okta — Key Specs
- ✓Universal directory manages identities across all apps from a single control plane
- ✓Lifecycle management automates user provisioning and deprovisioning via SCIM
- ✓Adaptive MFA applies contextual risk scoring to each login without user friction
- ✓Workforce Identity and Customer Identity both on one platform — single contract
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Fly.io or Okta?+
Fly.io starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Okta at $2/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Fly.io or Okta?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Okta additionally supports ISO27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, CCPA.
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. Okta has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AU-East. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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