Same fields, both providers, side by side — so the comparison is the table, not our opinion.
| Fly.io | Kinsta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 2,130 | 4,310 |
| Entry price | $1.94/mo | $35/mo |
| Uptime | 99.95% | 99.99% |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Hosting types | Cloud, VPS | WordPress, Cloud, Managed |
| Money-back guarantee | None stated | 30 days |
| Support channels | Community forum, Email support, Priority support (paid plans) | 24/7 live chat, Ticket system, MyKinsta dashboard |
| Data center locations | 1 | 6 |
On price, Fly.io starts lower at $1.94/mo against $35/mo for Kinsta. Kinsta carries the higher rating overall, at 4.9/5, and Kinsta reports the better tracked uptime at 99.99%. Kinsta has been operating longer, since 2013.
If entry price is what decides it, start with Fly.io. If rating and reliability matter more than the sticker price, Kinsta has the edge. Either way, read the full profile before you buy — the trade-offs section on each page covers what the summary numbers leave out.