Fly.io free trial

Fly.io runs apps as hardware-isolated microVMs close to users. New accounts get a free trial of up to 2 hours of Machine runtime or 7 days, with no credit card needed; backed startups can apply separately for Fly.io for Startups credits.

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Fly.io free trial is a cloud and infrastructure perk from Fly.io, offering a free trial, no card, with no funding required.

Value: Free trial, no card
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Credits
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Fly.io free trial

New Fly.io accounts get a free trial of $1 of credit for Machines, Sprites and Managed Postgres, which lasts 7 days or until it is used up, with no credit card required to start.
After the trial you add a card and pay per second for Machines; there is no free tier or monthly free allowance.

Source: The provider's official program page (docs.fly.io/about/pricing)

Eligibility

Who it's for

Idea Pre-seed Seed No funding needed

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: One-time: $1 of trial credit, valid for 7 days
Other requirements: The $1 trial credit lasts 7 days or until it is used up; a credit card is then needed to keep using billable resources.

How to claim

How to apply for Fly.io free trial

What to have ready

A payment method / paid account on file

Steps to apply

1Sign up at fly.io; the trial starts automatically for new accounts.

Good to know: 'New accounts do get a free trial, which lasts for up to 2 hours of Machine runtime or 7 days, whichever comes first.' The previously cited community thread is a 2022 user question with no Fly.io answer; no Fly.io page states startup or promo credits.

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Source: The provider's official program page (docs.fly.io/about/pricing)

Value is the headline maximum Fly.io advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.

Questions

Fly.io free trial: common questions

What do you get with Fly.io free trial?

Fly.io free trial offers a free trial, no card. New Fly.io accounts get a free trial of $1 of credit for Machines, Sprites and Managed Postgres, which lasts 7 days or until it is used up, with no credit card required to start. After the trial you add a card and pay per second for Machines; there is no free tier or monthly free allowance.

Who qualifies for Fly.io free trial?

Fly.io free trial is open to any startup, with no funding required. The $1 trial credit lasts 7 days or until it is used up; a credit card is then needed to keep using billable resources.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Fly.io free trial?

No. Fly.io free trial is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Fly.io free trial?

How long do I have to use Fly.io free trial, and does it expire?

One-time: $1 of trial credit, valid for 7 days

Is Fly.io free trial available outside the US?

Fly.io free trial is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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