Heroku vs Railway
Managed App Platforms
Heroku
The original PaaS — buildpacks, add-ons, and a mature ecosystem
Pricing: From $5/mo
Pros
- Huge library of mature add-ons and integrations
- Long track record and extensive documentation
Cons
- Pricier than newer platform competitors for similar resources
Railway
Usage-based deployment platform popular for side projects and APIs
Pricing: Usage-based, from $5/mo
Pros
- Very fast setup, minimal configuration
- Clear usage-based pricing dashboard
Cons
- Costs can climb fast for larger production apps