Deployment Comparison

Fly.io Alternative: Simpler Deployment

Deploy apps with simpler setup and predictable costs. Fly.io offers global edge deployment with complex configuration. Chita Cloud provides simple fixed pricing from €16/month with Redis included.Pricing comparison based on public data November 2025. Different platforms for different needs.

Simple Setup

No complex fly.toml config - Git push to deploy

Fixed Pricing

€16-49/month - no per-GB RAM/CPU surprise costs

Redis Included

256MB cache included - no separate Upstash setup needed

Fly.io vs Chita Cloud: Complexity vs Simplicity

Fly.io offers global edge with complex setup. Chita Cloud provides simple deployment with fixed pricing.

SIMPLE SETUP

Chita Cloud

Simple Deployment + Fixed Pricing

Web Application (Docker/Python/Node/Go)INCLUDED
Redis Cache (256MB)INCLUDED
1GB RAM / 1 vCPUINCLUDED
PostgreSQL (optional add-on)+€7/mo
Starter Plan€16/month
Professional Plan€24/month

Fixed pricing, Redis included in both

Fly.io

Global Edge + Complex Config

fly.toml ConfigurationRequired
Per-GB RAM pricing$0.0000022/s
Per-vCPU pricingVariable
Redis (Upstash separate)External
Estimated Monthly*$20-40/month

*Variable per-resource billing

Simple setup, fixed pricing: €16/month with Redis included vs Fly.io complex configuration

Pricing based on public data November 2025. Fly.io and Chita Cloud serve different needs.

When to Choose Chita Cloud

Simple deployment without complex config files
Fixed pricing (no per-GB RAM calculations)
Redis included without external service
Git push to deploy (no fly.toml needed)

When Fly.io May Be Better

Need global edge deployment (multi-region)
Require anycast networking
Comfortable with complex configurations
Prefer fine-grained resource control

Simple Deployment Features

No complex configuration files - just Git push to deploy

Migration Benefits: Fly.io to Chita Cloud

What You Get

Go Application Deployment
PostgreSQL Database 2GB
SSL Certificates
Monitoring & Logs
Custom Domains
Git Integration

Performance Metrics

Cold Start TimeUnder 80ms
Database ResponseUnder 5ms
Uptime SLA99.9%
Build TimeUnder 2 min
Memory Allocation2.5GB
Request Limit350k/month

*Performance metrics based on internal benchmarks (Starter plan). Actual performance may vary based on application architecture, traffic patterns, and workload characteristics.

Fly.io Migration Made Easy
Switch from Fly.io's per-resource billing to predictable costs in 10 minutes

4-Step Deployment Process

From Git push to production in under 5 minutes

1
Step 1

Connect Repository

Connect your GitHub/GitLab repository - works with Docker, Python, Node.js, Go

30 seconds
2
Step 2

Auto-Detection

Automatic framework detection (Flask, FastAPI, Express, Django, Go) or use Dockerfile

10 seconds
3
Step 3

Build & Deploy

Automatic build and deployment with SSL certificate included

2-3 minutes
4
Step 4

Ready to Use

Redis cache active, monitoring enabled, your app is live

Immediate

Perfect Use Cases

When Chita Cloud excels for Go application deployment

SaaS Applications

  • • API-first architecture
  • • Database-heavy workloads
  • • Multi-tenant applications
  • • Real-time features
  • • User authentication

Freelance Projects

  • • Multiple client applications
  • • White-label requirements
  • • Predictable monthly costs
  • • Professional presentation
  • • Quick deployment cycles

Enterprise APIs

  • • Microservices architecture
  • • High availability requirements
  • • Compliance & monitoring
  • • Database integration
  • • Scalable performance

Why teams choose Chita Cloud

Multi-stack deployment with PostgreSQL available for predictable pricing

PostgreSQL Add-On

Available from €7/month

Optional PostgreSQL add-on available for all plans. Predictable pricing compared to external providers.

Integrated solution

Multi-Project Support

Perfect for freelancers

Deploy multiple client projects under one plan with white-label branding and professional presentation.

One plan, many projects

Docker Support

Any framework, any language

Full Docker support with automatic detection for Flask, FastAPI, Django, Express, Next.js, and Go - or use custom Dockerfile.

Multi-language platform

Frequently Asked Questions

Fly.io vs Chita Cloud comparison

Do I need a fly.toml configuration file with Chita Cloud?

No. Fly.io requires fly.toml for deployment configuration. Chita Cloud uses automatic framework detection - just Git push to deploy. No configuration files needed for Python, Node.js, Go, or Docker apps.

How does Fly.io pricing work compared to Chita Cloud?

Fly.io uses per-resource pricing ($0.0000022/s per GB RAM, plus vCPU costs). Chita Cloud offers fixed pricing from €16/month (Starter) or €24/month (Professional) with Redis included. Chita Cloud is simpler to calculate and budget.

Does Fly.io include Redis hosting?

No, Fly.io requires external Redis services like Upstash. Chita Cloud includes 256MB Redis cache in all paid plans from €16/month. No need to configure external services.

Can I migrate from Fly.io to Chita Cloud easily?

Yes. Both support Docker and Git-based deployment. Connect your repository to Chita Cloud, set environment variables, and deploy. Migration typically takes 10-15 minutes. No fly.toml needed.

Which platform is simpler to use?

Chita Cloud focuses on simplicity with automatic detection and fixed pricing. Fly.io offers more control with global edge deployment but requires configuration files and complex pricing calculations. Choose based on your complexity needs.

Simple Deployment, Fixed Pricing

Deploy Docker, Python, Node.js, or Go apps without complex configuration files. Redis included, fixed pricing from €16/month.

No fly.toml

Git push to deploy

Fixed Pricing

From €16/month

Redis Included

256MB cache ready

Simple deployment • No complex config • Redis included

Disclaimer: Pricing comparisons based on public data (November 2025). Fly.io and Chita Cloud serve different use cases. Evaluate based on your specific requirements.