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HostAgentes vs Fly.io
Managed agent runtime vs. Docker containers on Firecracker VMs — what Fly.io handles and what it leaves to you.
HostAgentes is purpose-built for AI agents: 60-second deploys, persistent memory, an encrypted BYOK vault, and agent-level monitoring from $3.99/mo. Fly.io runs Docker containers on fast Firecracker VMs close to your users, but it has no native persistent memory, BYOK vault, or agent monitoring — you build and operate that layer yourself.
Feature comparison
| Feature | HostAgentes | Fly.io |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Under 60 seconds | 30+ minutes |
| AI frameworks | 7 pre-installed | Any Docker container |
| Persistent memory | Built-in | Volumes (limited, manual) |
| BYOK vault | Encrypted | Plain fly secrets |
| Auto-scaling | Yes | Manual machine scaling |
| Edge deployment | 42 regions | 30+ regions |
| Pricing | Fixed plans | Pay-per-use (variable) |
| Starting price | From $3.99/mo | ~$2-3/mo entry · realistic setups $8-30+/mo |
When to choose Fly.io
- Global edge deployment with low latency
- Lightweight stateless services
- Already using Fly.io
- Need WireGuard private networking
When to choose HostAgentes
- AI agents needing persistent state
- Predictable monthly billing
- Agent monitoring and BYOK vault
- Any of the 7 supported frameworks
- Zero DevOps — deploy in under 60 seconds
Pricing comparison
Fly.io
- Shared CPU 1x, 256 MB: ~$2.02/mo
- Dedicated 1 vCPU, 2 GB: ~$31/mo
- Volumes: $0.15/GB/mo
- GPUs: A10/L40S/A100 on demand
- No free tier since 2024 — trial is 2 VM hours
- Total: usage-based, often $8-30+/mo with state + DB
Verified against Fly.io's public pricing docs in September 2026.
HostAgentes
- OpenClaw: from $3.99/mo
- Paperclip: from $15/mo
- Monitoring: included
- BYOK vault: included
- Auto-scaling: included
- Total: from $3.99/mo, all-in
Frequently asked questions
Doesn't Fly.io's pricing change what an agent costs?
Fly.io is pay-as-you-go with per-second billing and no free tier since 2024: a minimal always-on 256 MB machine is about $2.02/mo, a dedicated 1 vCPU / 2 GB VM about $31/mo, volumes $0.15/GB/mo, and GPUs (A10/L40S/A100) on demand — plus a dedicated IPv4 and egress. Realistic agent setups with state and a database typically land at $8-30+/mo with variable variance. HostAgentes is a fixed all-in price from $3.99/mo.
Can I run AI agents on Fly.io?
Yes as Docker containers on Firecracker VMs. But it lacks AI-specific features like persistent memory, BYOK vault, and agent monitoring.
Is Fly.io good for AI agents?
Good for edge deployments with low latency. But for long-running agents needing persistent state, HostAgentes is better.
How does pricing compare?
Fly.io is pay-per-use (unpredictable). HostAgentes has fixed plans from $3.99/mo.
Can I migrate from Fly.io?
Yes. Export your Docker image or agent config, sign up, redeploy with a dedicated API endpoint and monitoring.
Edge deployment is great. Agent hosting is different.
Purpose-built for AI agents with persistent memory and BYOK — from $3.99/mo.
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