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Molted vs Fly.io for OpenClaw Hosting
Compare Molted and Fly.io for hosting your OpenClaw AI assistant. Global edge vs simplicity.
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Fly.io
Pros
- Global edge network (30+ regions)
- Pay-per-use pricing (~$2/mo min)
- Good Docker support
- Built-in PostgreSQL & Redis
Cons
- Requires Docker knowledge
- fly.toml configuration needed
- Not AI-specialized
- No free tier for new users
Pricing
From ~$2/mo (shared-cpu-1x)
Molted
RecommendedWhy Molted wins
- One-click deployment, no Docker
- Fixed monthly pricing
- OpenClaw-specific optimizations
- Zero config required
Plus everything you'd expect
- 24-hour free trial
- Cancel anytime
- Human support
Pricing
Fixed $5/mo starter plan
Our honest verdict
Fly.io is powerful for global apps. But for OpenClaw, you don't need edge computing - you need reliability. Molted is simpler.
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