Why migrate
Why teams are leaving Fly.io
Usage-Based Billing Surprises
Fly.io charges for compute time, bandwidth, and storage separately. Costs fluctuate with traffic. Teams report unexpected bills when machines fail to scale down.
Docker Expertise Required
You must build Dockerfiles, manage container networking, and configure volumes. Not accessible to teams without strong DevOps skills.
No Managed App Catalog
No pre-configured tools. Shared micro-VMs with 256MB RAM by default. No automated backups, updates, or application-level monitoring.
Before vs After Migration
What changes when you move from Fly.io to Elestio.
Step-by-Step Migration Guide
No Dockerfiles. No CLI tools. Just pick, deploy, and migrate.
List Your Fly.io Apps & Resources
Review your current deployment and note all services, databases, and configurations you need to migrate.
Deploy from Elestio's Catalog
Browse Elestio's 400+ services and deploy equivalents. Just select the service, choose your cloud provider and region, and click deploy. Services are ready in minutes with backups and monitoring preconfigured.
Migrate Your Data
Elestio provides built-in migration tools in the dashboard for PostgreSQL and other databases. Follow our step-by-step migration guides to transfer your data. Our support team can assist you directly if needed.
Configure Domains & Environment
Set environment variables in Elestio's dashboard. Add custom domains with automatic SSL. Configure CI/CD pipelines if needed. Test everything while Fly.io is still running.
Switch DNS & Go Live
Update your DNS records to point to Elestio. Monitor for 24-48 hours. Once confirmed, decommission your Fly.io apps. Enjoy predictable bills and no more Docker maintenance.
What You Get After Migration
Everything included at no extra cost with every Elestio deployment.
No Docker Required
Deploy from a curated catalog of 400+ services. No Dockerfiles, no build configurations. Just select and deploy.
Predictable Per-Hour Pricing
Per-hour billing with predictable monthly totals. No compute metering, no bandwidth charges, no storage surprises.
Multi-Cloud Freedom
Deploy on AWS, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, and more. 9 providers, 100+ regions, your choice.
Full Management Included
Automated backups, OS updates, security patches, monitoring, and 24/7 expert human support.
Cost Savings: Fly.io vs Elestio
Fly.io bills are notoriously unpredictable. Elestio pricing is fixed and all-inclusive.
Fly.io costs vary with traffic. Elestio pricing is predictable and all-inclusive (per-hour billing, monthly figures shown for 24/7 usage).
Reviews
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need Docker knowledge to use Elestio?
No. Unlike Fly.io which requires Dockerfiles for every deployment, Elestio lets you deploy 400+ services from a curated catalog with one click. No Docker, no CLI commands, no fly.toml configuration files needed.
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Will I get surprise bills on Elestio like I did on Fly.io?
No. Elestio uses predictable per-hour pricing. You choose your VM size and pay a consistent rate (~$11/mo if 24/7). No usage-based surprises, no bandwidth overages, no unexpected compute charges.
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How does Fly.io's edge deployment compare to Elestio?
Fly.io focuses on edge deployment with microVMs. Elestio provides dedicated VMs across 9 cloud providers and 100+ regions. While not edge-focused, Elestio offers better performance for persistent workloads like databases, APIs, and full-stack applications.
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Can I migrate my Fly.io Postgres database to Elestio?
Yes. Elestio provides built-in migration tools in the dashboard for PostgreSQL and other databases. Follow our detailed migration guides at docs.elest.io. Our support team can also assist you directly.
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How long does migration from Fly.io take?
Most migrations complete in under 30 minutes. The biggest time saver is not needing to write Dockerfiles or configure fly.toml -- just pick services from the catalog and deploy.
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Does Elestio support the same apps I run on Fly.io?
Elestio offers 400+ managed services covering databases, CMS platforms, dev tools, monitoring, and more. If you deployed it on Fly.io via Docker, there's likely a managed equivalent on Elestio.