Railway
Usage-based platform to deploy apps fast
Overview
Railway is a platform-as-a-service that lets you deploy apps, databases and background workers straight from Git, with a focus on developer experience. Its pricing is usage-based and scales to zero, making it popular for side projects and bursty workloads. A visual canvas makes wiring up services and databases straightforward.
Fast deploys
Deploy from GitHub in seconds.
Scales to zero
Usage-based billing for bursty apps.
Visual canvas
Wire up services and databases visually.
Pros
Cons
Key features
Pricing
Hobby
$5/mo
Includes monthly usage credits
Pro
$20/mo per member
Team features and higher limits
Best for
Side projects
Ship hobby apps without managing servers.
Full-stack apps
Run backend plus database together.
Background workers
Run jobs and queues easily.
Alternatives to Railway
View all →Frequently asked questions
Does Railway have a free tier?
Railway offers a trial with one-time credits rather than a permanent free tier; paid plans start at $5/month.
How is Railway priced?
Usage-based: you pay for compute and network used, with a Hobby plan from $5/month and a Pro plan at $20/month per member.
What can I deploy on Railway?
Web apps, APIs, background workers and managed databases, deployed from Git or containers.
Is Railway good for side projects?
Yes, its usage-based pricing and fast deploys make it popular for hobby and early-stage projects.
How does Railway compare to Render?
Railway leans into usage-based pricing and developer experience, while Render offers more predictable fixed pricing and a free static tier.
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