Fly.io free tier: the verified facts
Last verified: 2026-10-06· official pricing page
NO RECURRING FREE TIER CARD REQUIRED
Run containers close to users — free allowance quietly removed for new users.
Current limits
| What | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New accounts | Pay-as-you-go only | Legacy free allowances grandfathered for old accounts |
| Minimum spend | ~$2-3/month for smallest VM (shared-cpu-1x, 256MB) | |
| Trial | Varies — periodically offers trial credits |
Gotchas that bite people
The famous 'free 3 shared VMs' allowance no longer applies to new signups
Thousands of tutorials still describe the old free tier — they are outdated
Card required at signup; usage below ~$5/month was historically waived but this is not guaranteed
Notes for developers in India
No India region. Singapore (sin) is closest.
Change history
2024-10-01— Free allowances removed for new organizations; moved to pay-as-you-go
Outgrowing the free tier?
When the limits above stop being enough, see our comparison guides for the cheapest reliable upgrade paths — including options with India regions.