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Push to deploy: the simplest PaaS for full-stack apps.

Railway — Push to deploy: the simplest PaaS for full-stack apps. Pricing: Free $0 ($1/mo usage credit); Hobby $5/mo (includes $5 usage); Pro $20/mo (includes $20 usage). Our take: The fastest route from repo to a real full-stack app with a real database. Wonderful DX — just watch the meter once the project grows past one service.

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8.5/10

At a glance

Vendor
Railway
Pricing
Free $0 ($1/mo usage credit); Hobby $5/mo (includes $5 usage); Pro $20/mo (includes $20 usage)
Free tier
Yes
Best for
Push to deploy: the simplest PaaS for full-stack apps.

Our verdict

The fastest route from repo to a real full-stack app with a real database. Wonderful DX — just watch the meter once the project grows past one service.

Pricing: Free $0 ($1/mo usage credit); Hobby $5/mo (includes $5 usage); Pro $20/mo (includes $20 usage) · Vendor: Railway

Scores

★★★★☆8.5/10
Ease Of Use10/10
Performance & Reliability8/10
Speed8/10
Value8/10

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Near-zero-config deploys straight from GitHub
  • Managed Postgres, MySQL, Redis, and volumes in one project
  • Per-second metering; you can set hard spend limits
  • Huge templates marketplace (2,000+)

Cons

  • No scale-to-zero — idle services keep billing
  • Hobby's $5 credit gets eaten fast once you add a database
  • Egress $0.05/GB above the included 100 GB
📡 On our radar: we re-check this tool's pricing and feature set against official sources on a rolling basis. Last site-wide refresh: 2026-11-14. Prices change fast — confirm on the official site before buying.

FAQ

Is Railway worth it?

The fastest route from repo to a real full-stack app with a real database. Wonderful DX — just watch the meter once the project grows past one service.

How much does Railway cost?

Free $0 ($1/mo usage credit); Hobby $5/mo (includes $5 usage); Pro $20/mo (includes $20 usage). Prices change — check the official site for the latest.

What is Railway best for?

Push to deploy: the simplest PaaS for full-stack apps.

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