Quick Verdict
Choose Railway if:
You need developers or side projects
Choose Fly.io if:
You need global apps or edge computing
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Railway | Fly.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| 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
Fly.io
Pros
- Global by default
- Great for latency
- Container-based
- Litefs for SQLite
Cons
- Learning curve
- Complex pricing
- Documentation gaps