Fly
Fly is a web hosting provider based in Chicago, USA. As of 2026 it holds an HRI of 58/100, a developing signal, ranked independently by HostList with no paid placements.
Fly.io is a cloud hosting provider specializing in machine and container hosting, designed to support a variety of frameworks and programming languages. Based in an undisclosed location, Fly.io offers notable features such as autoscaling, zero downtime deployments, and efficient static site hosting. The platform also includes private networking and granular routing capabilities, enhancing performance and reliability for developers. With a focus on modern application deployment, Fly.io aims to simplify the hosting process for businesses and developers alike.
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What Customers Say About Fly
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What people are saying
Trustpilot★★★★☆We experienced zero friction migrating…“We experienced zero friction migrating our containerized workloads over to Fly.io. It is refreshing to see an infrastructure provider that isn't just an API wrapper over AWS; they run hardware-virtualized KVM containers that spin up fast enough to handle incoming HTTP requests natively. The built-in private mesh…”
Trustpilot★★★★★Excellent and User-Friendly Platform“I have a similar opinion to Srikanth's review: some users who rate Fly.io poorly may not have enough technical expertise to fully understand how the platform works. I have been using Fly.io for over a year, and my experience has been consistently positive. The platform is simple, clean, and user-friendly. Pricing is…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆THIS IS THE WORST COMPANY THEY…“THIS IS THE WORST COMPANY THEY LITERALLY SHUT DOWN MY ACCOUNT FOR WHATVER REASON I HAVE 500 IN CREDITS AND SCREWED UP MY ENTIRE GROWING BUSINES I WILL BE SUING THEM IF NOT RESPONDING SOON THESE GUYS ARE BAD”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆BE CAREFULL flyploy“BE CAREFULL flyploy, fly.io ARE A BIG SCAM. NEVER GIVE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION : NO WAY BACK, THEY CHARGE YOU EVERY MONTH WITH NO POSSIBILITY TO CANCEL IT”
Best Web Hosting Providers in 2026: Community Recommendations, Tested and Reviewed“There is a tremendous amount of noise amongst reviews and guides when looking for best web hosting, and it is THE most common question we get here. To cut through the noise, and make things simpler, the r/webhosting mod team curated web hosting providers we've personally used and would confidently use again. This…”
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Where Fly Ranks
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What is Fly's HRI?
Fly has a HRI™ of 58/100 on HostList.io. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals, profile completeness, data freshness, and performance data. Providers can improve their score by claiming their profile, keeping data current, and building verified reviews. No provider can pay to increase their score.
What type of hosting company is Fly?
Fly is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 30,000+ hosting providers including Fly.
Where is Fly based?
Fly is headquartered in Chicago, USA. Hosting companies based in USA are listed at hostlist.io/hosting/usa.
How does Fly compare to other web hosting companies?
Fly can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Fly has a current HRI of 58/100.
What People Say About Fly
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How Fly's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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