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Fly.io Launch vs. DigitalOcean App Platform
pricing checked June 2026
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$5/mo
Run full-stack apps and Postgres on a global edge network of micro-VMs.
- Best for: devs wanting global-by-default Docker deploys
- Model: custom
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$5/mo
Heroku-style PaaS on DigitalOcean droplets with autoscaling and managed DBs.
- Best for: teams wanting predictable PaaS pricing
- Model: flat
Pricing math
Pricing is plan-dependent — these tools don't have directly comparable starting prices, so we won't fabricate a savings number.
Verdict
Both tools serve the same category. Pick Fly.io Launch if you're devs wanting global-by-default docker deploys. Pick DigitalOcean App Platform if you're teams wanting predictable paas pricing.
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Caveats
- Fly.io Launch: No always-free tier as of late 2024
- DigitalOcean App Platform: Fewer regions than AWS/GCP
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Prices change often — verify on the vendor's site before switching.