Quick Verdict
Choose Upstash if:
You need serverless or edge functions
Choose Railway if:
You need developers or side projects
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Upstash | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Upstash
Pros
- Serverless
- Great free tier
- Edge-ready
- Simple pricing
Cons
- Limited to Redis/Kafka
- Cold starts
- Newer platform
Railway
Pros
- Incredible DX
- Fast deploys
- Great UI
- Fair pricing
Cons
- Limited regions
- New platform
- Usage-based can surprise