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Head-to-Head Specification Audit

WorkOS vs Fly.io

Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global

Auth & Identity

WorkOS

Enterprise Authentication Platform · Global

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Cloud Hosting & Edge

Fly.io

Backend & API Developers · Global

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Specification Matrix

MetricWorkOSFly.io
Starting PriceCustomBetterCustom
API Rate Limit200 req/minN/A
Target CountryGlobalGlobal
CategoryAuth & IdentityCloud Hosting & Edge
ComplianceSOC2, GDPR, ISO27001SOC2, GDPR
Hosting RegionsUS-East, EU-WestUS-East, EU-West, AP-Southeast, AF-South-ZA
Native Integrations5 listedBetter5 listed

WorkOS — Key Specs

  • Enterprise SSO, Directory Sync, MFA — ship enterprise features in days
  • SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR DPA included
  • SCIM provisioning to 100+ identity providers
  • Free for first 1M MAU — best deal in enterprise auth

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, WorkOS or Fly.io?+

Both tools start at $0/mo on their entry plans.

Which tool is better for compliance — WorkOS or Fly.io?+

Both support SOC2, GDPR. WorkOS additionally supports ISO27001.

Which tool is better suited for Global?+

WorkOS is evaluated for Enterprise Authentication Platform in Global with hosting regions: US-East, EU-West. 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: 26 June 2026

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