Global container deployment that scales to zero and back.
Fly.io deployment for Next.js applications and backend services — containerized applications deployed globally with automatic scaling, persistent volumes, and the managed infrastructure that's simpler than AWS and more flexible than Vercel.
Application that needs container-based deployment for non-Next.js services — background workers, WebSocket servers, or Python/Go backends — without the complexity of AWS ECS or Kubernetes
Hosting choices for modern web applications:
Vercel. The best choice for Next.js application frontends and API routes. Not suitable for long-running background workers, WebSocket servers, or non-Next.js services.
AWS ECS. Powerful container hosting, but significant configuration overhead: VPCs, IAM roles, task definitions, load balancers. Appropriate for large-scale applications with dedicated DevOps resources.
Fly.io. Deploys containers globally from a Dockerfile. flyctl deploy is the entire deployment command. Auto-scaling, persistent volumes, global regions, and managed Postgres available. The right balance of flexibility and simplicity for containerized services that don't fit Vercel's model.
Where Fly.io is the right choice:
Background workers. Celery workers, BullMQ processors, or custom background job runners that need a persistent server process can't run in Vercel's serverless model. A Fly.io machine with a Worker Dockerfile handles this.
WebSocket servers. Vercel's serverless functions have a 25-second timeout. WebSocket connections require persistent server processes. Fly.io handles long-lived connections.
Python or Go services. Non-Node.js services (ML inference, data processing) that need containerized deployment.
Fly Postgres. Managed Postgres on Fly.io. Good choice for applications already on Fly.io that don't need Neon's serverless scaling behavior.
Fly.io deployment with Dockerfile-based builds, multi-region configuration, auto-scaling, and the managed infrastructure that handles deployment without DevOps overhead
Dockerfile and fly.toml
Multi-stage Dockerfile for the service. `fly.toml` with machine type, scaling configuration, and environment configuration.
Secrets management
`fly secrets set` for environment variables. Secrets stored encrypted, injected at runtime.
Persistent volumes
Fly Volumes for application state that needs to persist between deployments (SQLite databases, uploaded files before S3).
Health checks
TCP or HTTP health check configuration. Auto-restart on unhealthy status.
GitHub Actions deployment
`flyctl deploy` in CI/CD pipeline. Deploy token for authentication.
One honest number to start.
Fixed-scope, fixed-price. The number below is the starting point — final scope is built from your brief.
Fly.io deployment with Dockerfile-based builds, multi-region configuration, auto-scaling, and the managed infrastructure that handles deployment without DevOps overhead
Three steps, every time.
The same repeatable engagement on every project. No surprises, no mystery, no billable ambiguity.
Brief & discovery.
We send you questions, then get on a call. Output: a written scope with every step, feature, and integration listed.
Build & ship.
Fixed schedule, weekly reviews. No scope creep unless you change the scope — and if you do, we reprice it transparently.
Warranty & retainer.
30-day warranty on every launch. Most clients stay on a monthly retainer for ongoing features and maintenance.
Why Fixed-Price Matters Here
Infrastructure deployment scope is defined by the application's architecture and service requirements. Fixed price.
Questions, answered.
Both are excellent container hosting platforms. Railway is slightly simpler for teams new to containers. Fly.io has more regional control, better support for multi-region applications, and a larger community. Either works for most startup applications.
Yes. Fly Postgres is managed Postgres on Fly.io. It doesn't have Neon's serverless cold-start behavior or branching feature, but it's well-supported and integrates naturally with applications already on Fly.io.
Included in every application build. Infrastructure setup is part of the fixed price.
Tell Ryel about your project.
Describe what you’re building and what outcome you need. You’ll have a written, fixed-price scope within the week.