Fly.io Alternative — Switch to Deplexo
Fly.io is powerful but complex. If you want simple git-push deploys without a CLI, Deplexo is a simpler alternative.
Why switch from Fly.io
Fly.io requires flyctl CLI for most operations. Usage-based pricing means costs can be unpredictable. The Firecracker/microVM model is powerful but overkill for simple web apps and APIs. Deplexo deploys from a web dashboard with fixed pricing.
What Deplexo offers
No CLI required
Deploy from the web dashboard. Connect repo, set env vars, deploy.
Fixed pricing
No usage metering. $0/5/10/custom per month.
Simpler model
Containers, not microVMs. Auto-detect, not fly.toml.
True free tier
128 MB RAM, always-on, no credit card. Fly.io has no free tier.
How to migrate
- Connect your GitHub repo to Deplexo.
- Copy secrets from `fly secrets list` to Deplexo's Env Vars tab.
- Deploy — the fly.toml is ignored. Deplexo auto-detects or uses your Dockerfile.
- Transfer custom domains.
- Destroy your Fly app with `fly apps destroy`.
FAQ
- Does Deplexo support global edge deployment?
No. Deplexo runs containers in a single region. For global distribution, pair with a CDN.
- Can I use flyctl with Deplexo?
No. Deplexo uses a web dashboard and REST API, not a custom CLI.
- Does Deplexo support Fly Machines?
Deplexo containers are always-on, similar to a Fly Machine in started state. No suspend/resume mechanism.
- What about Fly's multi-process support?
Each Deplexo app runs one process. Use separate apps for separate services.