Compare / Railway vs Render
Railway vs Render for n8n
Side by side, from each host's own pricing page. Cells say "Not yet checked" when we have no checked value.
| Railway | Render | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | PaaS template | PaaS |
| Starting price | $5/mo | $25/mo |
| Regions | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Plan | Hobby | 1 CPU / 2 GB instance |
| Plan size | Usage based, $5 minimum | 1 CPU, 2 GB RAM |
| Renewal price | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| n8n updates | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Version lag | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Price checked | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-17 |
Short take
Railway has the lower starting price ($5/mo vs $25/mo). Check the plan size before you decide. The cheaper plan may have less RAM.
- Railway: Deploy n8n from a template. You pay for the RAM and CPU you use.
- Render: App platform. Free tier sleeps, so it is not good for n8n.
Plans differ in size. Compare RAM, not just price. Sources: Railway pricing, Render pricing.
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