Neon vs Railway
Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.
Bottom line: Railway is both cheaper and higher-rated - a strong pick for most teams.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Neon | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes |
| Starter | $19/mo | $5/mo |
| Pro | - | $20/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Railway is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo vs $19/mo).
Feature Matrix
| Feature | Neon | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Serverless Postgres | Yes | - |
| Database branching | Yes | - |
| Autoscaling to zero | Yes | - |
| Point-in-time restore | Yes | - |
| Read replicas | Yes | - |
| Deploy any language or framework | - | Yes |
| Managed databases | - | Yes |
| Private networking | - | Yes |
| Usage-based pricing | - | Yes |
| GitHub Actions integration | - | Yes |
When to Choose Each
Choose Neon if you need...
- +Scales to zero cost
- +Database branching is a game-changer
- +Fast cold starts
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Choose Railway if you need...
- +Simplest backend deployment
- +Predictable pricing
- +Good database options
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Neon or Railway?
Both tools score 4.6/5 in our review. The best choice depends on your specific use case, budget, and team size.
Is Neon cheaper than Railway?
Yes, Railway is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo).
What is the difference between Neon and Railway?
Neon focuses on serverless postgres and database branching, while Railway emphasizes deploy any language or framework and managed databases. Neon is best for Developerss, Startupss, Founderss, while Railway suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.