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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
Vercel vs Fly.io
SaaS Developers · Global
Specification Matrix
| Metric | Vercel | Fly.io |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $20/mo | CustomBetter |
| API Rate Limit | 1000 req/min | N/A |
| Target Country | Global | Global |
| Category | Cloud Hosting & Edge | Cloud Hosting & Edge |
| Compliance | SOC2, GDPR, CCPA | SOC2, GDPR |
| Hosting Regions | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, ZA-via-CDN | US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA |
| Native Integrations | 6 listedBetter | 5 listed |
Vercel — Key Specs
- ✓Zero-config Next.js deployments with automatic CDN propagation
- ✓Edge Functions execute within 50ms globally — no cold starts on hot paths
- ✓Preview deployments per Git branch — every PR gets a live URL instantly
- ✓Free Hobby tier covers unlimited personal projects with 100GB bandwidth
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, Vercel or Fly.io?+
Fly.io starts at $0/mo, which is lower than Vercel at $20/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — Vercel or Fly.io?+
Both support SOC2, GDPR. Vercel additionally supports CCPA.
Which tool is better suited for Global?+
Vercel is evaluated for SaaS Developers in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, ZA-via-CDN. Fly.io has hosting regions: US-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA. For data residency in Global, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 12 June 2026
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