DigitalOcean vs Railway
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose DigitalOcean if:
You need developers or startups
Choose Railway if:
You need developers or side projects
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DigitalOcean | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | $4/mo | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
DigitalOcean
Pros
- Simple pricing
- Great documentation
- Developer friendly
- Fast SSD
Cons
- No free tier
- Limited enterprise features
- Fewer regions than AWS
Railway
Pros
- Incredible DX
- Fast deploys
- Great UI
- Fair pricing
Cons
- Limited regions
- New platform
- Usage-based can surprise