Hetzner vs Fly.io for CI/CD
High-performance VPS for running CI/CD pipelines and build servers. This comparison only looks at the parts of the dataset that matter for CI/CD workloads.
Quick Verdict
Pick Hetzner if you want the stronger overall fit.
Hetzner wins this matchup on the balance of qualifying pricing, CPU, storage, and network data in the current snapshot.
Pick Fly.io if one of its tradeoffs matches your priorities.
Fly.io may still be the better choice if you care more about its regions, support model, or a specific feature set than the raw benchmark balance.
$8.09
2 vCPU
50 GB
Linux
CI/CD Requirements
Start with at least 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 50 GB storage. For this workload, High pull/push volume makes bandwidth and storage throughput more noticeable than on static apps.
Operating system fit
Linux
| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8.09/month Best Price | N/A |
| Entry Plan Specs | 4 vCPU 8GB RAM 80GB NVME Fits CI/CD | N/A |
| CPU Score (Single) | 1,245 | 1,280 Fastest |
| Disk Read Speed | 1,850MB/s Fastest | 1,200MB/s |
| Network Throughput | 9,800Mbps Fastest | 8,000Mbps |
| Boot Time | 18.5seconds | 8.5seconds Quickest |
| Datacenter Regions | 4 locations | 12 locations |
| Hourly Billing | ||
| Support | ticket email phone | community email |
| Get Started | Visit Hetzner | Visit Fly.io |
Hetzner for CI/CD
Best price-to-performance ratio in the market CX32 is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $8.09.
Fly.io for CI/CD
Global edge deployment in seconds This provider does not currently clear the baseline requirement in the sample plan set.
Keep going from here
Jump to the generic provider comparison or load this workload into the VPS selector for a broader recommendation.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper for CI/CD: Hetzner or Fly.io?
One of these providers does not currently have a qualifying plan at the selected baseline, so price alone is not a fair comparison.
Which provider has better performance for CI/CD?
Hetzner scores 1245 on the latest CPU run and Fly.io scores 1280. Disk and network numbers matter just as much for this workload, so use the full table rather than a single benchmark number.
Do both providers meet the minimum requirements for CI/CD?
No. At least one provider falls short of the baseline requirement of 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, and 50 GB storage.
Should I use the generic Hetzner vs Fly.io comparison instead?
Use this page when CI/CD is the workload you care about. Use the base comparison page when you want a broader provider-level decision without a workload filter.