Railway
Developers who love great UX and want quick database provisioning with a modern, startup-friendly platform.
AWS Amplify
Teams already invested in AWS who want integrated hosting with other AWS services like Cognito, AppSync, and DynamoDB.
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Railway
Developers who love great UX and want quick database provisioning with a modern, startup-friendly platform.
Railway is a joy to use with a beautiful interface and instant database provisioning. The usage-based pricing requires monitoring, but the developer experience is exceptional.
Strengths
- Beautiful, modern UI
- Instant deployments from GitHub
- Built-in databases (Postgres, MySQL, Redis)
- Excellent monorepo support
Limitations
- Usage-based pricing can surprise you
- Limited free tier credits
- Less mature than established players
When to Choose AWS Amplify
Teams already invested in AWS who want integrated hosting with other AWS services like Cognito, AppSync, and DynamoDB.
AWS Amplify is the right choice if you're building on AWS. The ecosystem integration is unmatched, but the complexity and learning curve make it less ideal for simple deployments.
Strengths
- Deep AWS ecosystem integration
- Powerful backend features (Auth, API, Storage)
- Good for full-stack AWS applications
- Mature enterprise features
Limitations
- Complex pricing model
- Steeper learning curve than competitors
- AWS console can be overwhelming
