Workload Snapshot: Mar 2, 2026

UpCloud 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 UpCloud if you want the stronger overall fit.

UpCloud 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.

Cheapest qualifying plan

$20.00

Minimum CPU

2 vCPU

Minimum storage

50 GB

Operating system

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
UpCloud logo
UpCloud
Fly.io logo
Fly.io
Starting Price
$20.00/month
Best Price
N/A
Entry Plan Specs
2 vCPU
4GB RAM
80GB NVME
Fits CI/CD
N/A
CPU Score (Single)
1,200
1,280
Fastest
Disk Read Speed
1,650MB/s
Fastest
1,200MB/s
Network Throughput
8,500Mbps
Fastest
8,000Mbps
Boot Time
22.4seconds
8.5seconds
Quickest
Datacenter Regions9 locations12 locations
Hourly Billing
Support
ticket
email
chat
community
email
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UpCloud for CI/CD

Excellent I/O performance with MaxIOPS 2xCPU-4GB is the lowest plan that clears the baseline at $20.00.

Excellent I/O performance with MaxIOPS
Consistent performance across plans
Clean, modern control panel

Fly.io for CI/CD

Global edge deployment in seconds This provider does not currently clear the baseline requirement in the sample plan set.

Global edge deployment in seconds
Excellent for low-latency apps
Simple CLI-based workflow

Keep going from here

Jump to the generic provider comparison or load this workload into the VPS selector for a broader recommendation.

FAQ

Which is cheaper for CI/CD: UpCloud 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?

UpCloud scores 1200 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 UpCloud 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.