Product A
Fly.io
by Fly.io Inc.
Deploy full-stack apps close to users on a global VM platform.
Free tier
Visit Fly.io →Product B
GitLab
by GitLab Inc.
Complete DevSecOps platform with source control, CI/CD, and security scanning.
Free tier
Visit GitLab →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Fly.io | GitLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | Free |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Top Pros | Run any Docker container globally | Complete DevOps in one tool |
| Fast anycast routing to nearest region | Strong self-hosted option | |
| Persistent volumes and managed Postgres | Built-in security scanning | |
| Top Cons | Steeper learning curve than Railway/Render | UI less polished than GitHub |
| CLI-first — less visual UI | Can be heavy for small teams |
Choose Fly.io if you…
- Want: run any docker container globally
- Want: fast anycast routing to nearest region
- Want: persistent volumes and managed postgres
Choose GitLab if you…
- Want: complete devops in one tool
- Want: strong self-hosted option
- Want: built-in security scanning