Clawctl
Clawctl
vs
Fly.io

Clawctl vs Fly.io

Run your app close to users

Fly.io deploys your applications to edge locations worldwide. Built on Firecracker VMs, it offers fast cold starts and global distribution. Great for latency-sensitive applications.

Setup Time

15-20 minutes

Starting Price

Free - $10/mo

Setup Difficulty

medium

Security

Partial

Feature Comparison Score

5
Clawctl
4
Tie
1
Fly.io

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureClawctlFly.io
Setup time60 seconds15-20 minutes
Monthly cost$49 (fixed)Free - $30+
Gateway authenticationBuilt-inDIY
Audit loggingAutomaticBasic logs
Sandboxed executionBuilt-inFirecracker VMs
Kill switchOne-clickScale to 0
Human-in-the-loopBuilt-inNot available
Global edgeComing soonNative
Cold startsAlways warmFast (Firecracker)
Private networkingIncluded6PN included

Pros & Cons

Clawctl

Pros

  • 60-second deployment
  • Built-in security & audit logging
  • Human-in-the-loop approvals
  • Zero maintenance required
  • One-click kill switch

Cons

  • Fixed monthly cost ($49+)
  • Sandboxed (no full system access)
  • Newer platform (growing ecosystem)

Fly.io

Pros

  • Global edge deployment
  • Firecracker VM isolation
  • Fast cold starts
  • Great CLI experience
  • Built-in private networking

Cons

  • Complex pricing model
  • Learning curve for fly.toml
  • No AI-specific security
  • No human-in-the-loop
  • Can get expensive at scale

When to Choose Each Option

Choose Clawctl if...

  • AI agent security is paramount
  • You need human approval workflows
  • Predictable pricing matters
  • You want zero-config security
  • Compliance and auditing are required

Choose Fly.io if...

  • Global latency is critical
  • You need edge computing
  • You're comfortable with Fly's model
  • Your AI agent is region-specific
  • You need fast cold starts globally

Fly.io is Best For

Global applications needing edge deployment
Latency-sensitive workloads
Developers familiar with containers
Applications needing fast cold starts

Fly.io is Not Ideal For

AI agents needing enterprise security
Teams wanting simple flat pricing
Compliance-heavy deployments

Pricing Breakdown

Clawctl

$49/mo

Starter plan with full security stack. Team plan from $149/mo.

  • All security features included
  • No hidden costs
  • Predictable monthly billing

Fly.io

Free - $10/mo

Free: 3 shared-cpu VMs. Pay-as-you-go after. Dedicated CPU from $31/mo. Storage and bandwidth extra.

  • Security setup: extra time/cost
  • Maintenance: your responsibility

Migration Path

Migrate from Fly.io by adapting your fly.toml to Clawctl's config format. Deploy with `clawctl deploy` to add enterprise security while keeping your application logic.

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