Comparison
PromptShip vs Fly.io
PromptShip and Fly are in the same category, managed container hosting that runs your standard Docker image. Fly leans into multi-region; PromptShip leans into MCP-native deploys and attached managed databases.
Feature comparison
| PromptShip | Fly.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Docker images | ✓ | ✓ |
| Persistent containers, no cold starts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-region deploys | ✕ | ✓ |
| Managed Postgres attached | ✓ | Fly Postgres (managed by you) |
| Managed Redis-compatible cache | ✓ | Upstash add-on |
| ClickHouse analytics | ✓ | ✕ |
| MCP-native deploys from AI IDE | ✓ | ✕ |
| Frontend + backend in one platform | ✓ | ✕ |
| Predictable tier pricing | ✓ | ✕ |
When Fly is the right choice
- • You need real multi-region deployment with anycast routing.
- • You're comfortable running your own Postgres and Redis on Fly.
- • Your team lives in
flyctl, not an AI IDE.
When PromptShip is the right choice
- • You build in Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex and want MCP-native deploys.
- • You want managed Postgres, Redis, and ClickHouse attached without separate provisioning.
- • You want your backend and frontend in one place.
Try PromptShip instead of Fly
MCP-native deploys, attached databases, all in one platform. Free during early access.
Join WaitlistAlready have access? Install the MCP:
$
claude mcp add --transport http promptship https://mcp.promptship.dev/mcp