Compareβ€ΊFly.io vs AWS Amplify

Fly.io vs AWS Amplify

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

Fly.io
Fly.io
Run full-stack apps on a global edge network
7.6/10
FreeFree planfreemium
Try Fly.io β†’
VS
AWS Amplify
AWS Amplify
Full-stack development platform built on AWS infrastructure
7.8/10
FreeFree planfreemium
Try AWS Amplify β†’

Our Verdict

πŸ† AWS Amplify wins on overall editorial score (7.8/10)

AWS Amplify scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case β€” check the breakdown below.

Editorial Scores

Fly.ioCriteriaAWS Amplify
7Usability6
8Value for Money7
8Output Quality9
7Support8
8Integrations9
7.6Overall7.8

Pricing

Fly.io
FreeFree planfreemium
AWS Amplify
FreeFree planfreemium

Pros

βœ“ Fly.io
  • βœ“Global edge deployment
  • βœ“Docker-native
  • βœ“Affordable pricing
  • βœ“Great documentation
βœ“ AWS Amplify
  • βœ“Scales infinitely
  • βœ“Comprehensive feature set
  • βœ“Strong AWS integration
  • βœ“Excellent for enterprise

Cons

βœ— Fly.io
  • βœ—Smaller than major cloud providers
  • βœ—Learning curve for edge concepts
βœ— AWS Amplify
  • βœ—Can have steep learning curve
  • βœ—Pricing complexity for beginners