Quick Verdict
Choose Railway if:
You need developers or side projects
Choose Airtable if:
You need marketing teams or operations
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Railway | Airtable |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $20/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Railway
Pros
- Incredible DX
- Fast deploys
- Great UI
- Fair pricing
Cons
- Limited regions
- New platform
- Usage-based can surprise
Airtable
Pros
- Easy to use
- Flexible views
- Good integrations
- Great for non-technical
Cons
- Can get expensive
- Record limits
- Performance issues at scale
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