Quick Verdict
Choose Railway if:
You need developers or side projects
Choose Vultr if:
You need global apps or game servers
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Railway | Vultr |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $2.5/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.4/5 |
| 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
Vultr
Pros
- 32+ locations
- Hourly billing
- Bare metal option
- Fast deployment
Cons
- Basic control panel
- Limited managed services
- Support can be slow