Fly.io vs Upsun
Looking for a Platform-as-a-Service that goes beyond limits in deployment, performance, and observability? That’s Upsun.
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| Multicloud | AWS, Azure, OVH, GCP | Proprietary infrastructure | |
| Sustainability | Carbon tracking + green hosting | x | |
| Preview environments | Byte-for-byte clones with real data | Manual GitHub Actions setup | |
| Request timeout | Unlimited duration | Fixed with timeout | |
| Observability | Built-in observability features | 3rd-party add-on | |
| Managed data services | Full support | Postgres and Redis only | |
| Pricing transparency | Usage-based pricing | Region-based pricing | |
| Performance monitoring | Real-time APM | Basic infrastructure metrics | |
| Regulatory compliance | Comprehensive compliance framework | Limited | |
| Persistent storage | Multi-tier storage | Limited | |
| Background jobs | Built-in cron scheduling | Manual configuration | |
| Container management | Git workflow | Docker setup required |
All the enterprise PaaS features you need—all without complexity. Contact sales to schedule a demo.
Why Upsun is the best Fly.io alternative
Zero DevOps complexity
Git push is all you need to deploy your applications. Focus on development while Upsun manages Docker, containers, and infrastructure behind the scenes.
Built-in compliance certification
Meet enterprise compliance requirements with Upsun's built-in certifications (SOC2, PCI DSS, HIPAA) and security controls. Say goodbye to compliance gaps and deploy with confidence.
Predictable total cost
One platform, one contract, one bill. No surprise charges or hidden infrastructure costs.
Faster time to market
Go from local repo to production in minutes. Spend time building features without disruption in your application pipeline.
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Get a 3% discount when you deploy and manage applications at data centers in our incentive-eligible greener regions.
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…it's our flagship and our most visible web property taking millions of visits a month, so the extra hours of uptime are a huge win for us—especially since we don't have to worry about monitoring and fixing it ourselves.
Ryan Geraghty
Director of Web Development, HMP Global
