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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Fly.io vs Paddle
Backend & API Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Fly.io | Paddle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | Custom |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | N/A |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Cloud Hosting & Edge | Payment Processing API |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS, SOC2 |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA | US, EU |
| Native Integrations | 5 listed | 6 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
Paddle — Key Specs
- ✓Merchant of Record — Paddle handles VAT, GST, and sales tax in 200+ countries
- ✓Subscription billing with trials, proration, and pausing built-in — no Stripe Tax add-on
- ✓Available for ZA-registered businesses — no US entity required unlike Stripe
- ✓Built-in churn recovery: failed payment retry logic with smart dunning sequences
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Fly.io or Paddle?+
Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.
Which tool is better for compliance — Fly.io or Paddle?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Paddle additionally supports CCPA, PCI-DSS.
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. Paddle has hosting regions: US, EU. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 12 June 2026
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