Supabase 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 competitive - a strong pick for most teams.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Supabase | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Yes |
| Starter | $25/mo | $5/mo |
| Pro | - | $20/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Railway is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo vs $25/mo).
Feature Matrix
| Feature | Supabase | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Postgres database | Yes | - |
| Authentication | Yes | - |
| Storage | Yes | - |
| Edge Functions | Yes | - |
| Realtime subscriptions | 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 Supabase if you need...
- +Real Postgres under the hood
- +Great DX
- +Generous free tier
- +Open source
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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, Supabase or Railway?
Supabase scores higher in our review (4.7/5 vs 4.6/5). However, Railway may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.
Is Supabase cheaper than Railway?
Yes, Railway is cheaper at the Starter tier ($5/mo).
What is the difference between Supabase and Railway?
Supabase focuses on postgres database and authentication, while Railway emphasizes deploy any language or framework and managed databases. Supabase is best for Developerss, Startupss, Founderss, while Railway suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.