Quick Verdict
Choose Railway if:
You need developers or side projects
Choose Netlify if:
You need jamstack or static sites
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Railway | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | Custom |
| 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
Netlify
Pros
- Great free tier
- Easy deploys
- Good DX
- Built-in forms
Cons
- Build minutes can run out
- Function limits
- Pricing can add up