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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Fly.io vs Sphera
Backend & API Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Fly.io | Sphera |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | CustomBetter | $4167/mo |
| API Rate Limit | N/A | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Cloud Hosting & Edge | Carbon & EHS Compliance |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR | EU ETS, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, REACH, CSRD, TCFD |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA | US-East, EU-West, 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
Sphera — Key Specs
- ✓EHS + carbon + product sustainability in one enterprise platform
- ✓EU ETS allowance tracking and surrender automation
- ✓ISO 14064 verified carbon footprint methodology built-in
- ✓Chemical and process safety module for REACH and HAZMAT
- ✓Trusted by BASF, Dow, ExxonMobil, Siemens
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Fly.io or Sphera?+
Fly.io starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Sphera at $4167/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Fly.io or Sphera?+
Fly.io additionally supports SOC2, GDPR. Sphera additionally supports EU ETS, ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, REACH, CSRD, TCFD.
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. Sphera has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Singapore. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 3 July 2026
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