Is Fly.io's shared-cpu-8x - 4GB (derived) the best deal?

Machines (Shared CPU) · $44.44/mo (4 GB RAM, 8 vCPU)

Better deals exist

Fly.io's $44.44/mo shared-CPU plan is significantly overpriced compared to traditional VPS providers offering identical or superior specs at 73-87% lower cost. While Fly.io excels for containerized/stateless workloads with per-second billing, most alternatives provide better raw value for sustained compute needs, though you must watch for renewal-price traps and contract lock-ins.

Cloud VPS 4

$5.94/mosave 87%

8GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 100GB SSD, unlimited traffic at 1/7th the Fly.io price with no per-GB overage fees.

Caveat: Quoted rate is for 24-month prepay; 1-month or 12-month terms cost significantly more; fair-usage policy may throttle sustained high-bandwidth usage.

VPS Hosting NVMe 8

$8.36/mosave 81%

8GB DDR5 RAM, 4 vCPU, 200GB NVMe, unmetered bandwidth, includes $60 Amazon gift card promo.

Caveat: Renewal price jumps to $9.99-$15.99/mo after intro term; 36-month contract required for lowest advertised rate; domain and add-ons carry hidden upsells.

VPS-2

$8.5/mosave 81%

8GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 75GB NVMe, 1 Gbps bandwidth, daily backups, unlimited traffic at 81% savings.

Caveat: IPv4 addresses billed separately; APAC outbound egress loses free status after mid-2026; Windows license adds $0.039/vCore/hour.

Cloud Servers CX33

$9.99/mosave 77%

8GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 80GB SSD, 20TB transfer included, 99.9% SLA, no per-second billing surprises.

Caveat: Prices exclude VAT; traffic overage billed per GB beyond 20TB EU pool (much lower in USA/Singapore); recent large price increases on CPX/CCX lines (up to 2.75x).

Cloud VPS L

$11.5/mosave 74%

8GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 240GB NVMe, unlimited traffic up to 1 Gbit/s, 99.99% SLA.

Caveat: Intro pricing is promotional (1-3 year contract); renewal pricing 2-6x higher; additional IPv4 addresses $6/mo each; egress beyond 2TB free pool tiered at $0.036-0.018/GB.

Before you switch

Fly.io's per-second billing and region-based pricing premiums may justify the cost only if you run bursty, containerized workloads; traditional VPS is better for always-on services.
All five alternatives lock you into 12-36 month prepay contracts to hit advertised intro rates; renewal prices are typically 2-6x higher, so factor true long-term cost.
Contabo, Bluehost, and IONOS have aggressive renewal-price traps; verify the renewal rate before committing.
Hetzner and OVHcloud have recently raised prices significantly (Hetzner CPX/CCX up to 2.75x); confirm current pricing before purchase.
Fly.io's hidden costs (extra RAM $5/GB/mo, stopped-machine storage $0.15/GB/mo, cross-region egress up to $0.12/GB) can compound quickly; calculate your actual usage scenario.

This comparison is generated from publicly listed pricing and may contain errors or omissions. It is not financial or professional advice, and CloudHosting.io is not responsible for decisions made based on it. Pricing, promotions, and specs change frequently and may not reflect current terms, regional availability, taxes, or contract length. Always verify current pricing and terms directly on the provider's site before purchasing or switching.

Comparable plans across providers

Provider	Plan	Price	Specs
Contabo	Core VPS · Cloud VPS 4	$5.94/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 100 GB SSD	Visit
Bluehost	VPS Hosting · NVMe 8	$8.36/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 200 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
OVHcloud	VPS · VPS-2	$8.5/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 75 GB NVMe	Visit
InMotion Hosting	VPS Hosting · VPS 4 vCPU	$9.99/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
Hetzner	Cloud Servers · CX33	$9.99/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 80 GB SSD	Visit
IONOS	VPS Hosting (VPS+) · VPS M+	$11/mo	4 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 120 GB NVMe	Visit
IONOS	Cloud VPS (Linux) · Cloud VPS L	$11.5/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 240 GB NVMe	Visit
Contabo	Performance VPS · Cloud VPS Plus 4	$12.39/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 150 GB NVMe	Visit
Namecheap	VPS Hosting · Quasar	$12.88/mo	6 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 120 GB SSD	Visit
IONOS	IONOS CLOUD Cubes (Basic) · Basic Cube M	$18.72/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 240 GB NVMe	Visit
Hosting.com (formerly A2 Hosting)	VPS Hosting (Self-Managed) · VPS S	$19.99/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 160 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
Gcore	Cloud Compute (Standard Gen 0, Linux) · g0-standard-4-8	$24.64/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU	Visit
Kamatera	Cloud VMs · Sample: 4 vCPU / 4GB / 50GB	$28/mo	4 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 50 GB NVMe SSD	Visit
IONOS	Cloud VPS (Windows) · Windows VPS L	$30.5/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU, 240 GB NVMe	Visit
Scaleway	Virtual Instances · DEV1-L	$31.27/mo	8 GB RAM, 4 vCPU	Visit

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