Temps vs Railway
Railway simplicity, self-hosted freedom
Simple deployments with full infrastructure control and built-in observability.
Predictable pricing
Railway's usage-based pricing can surprise you. Self-host Temps for fixed monthly costs.
Built-in observability
Error tracking, analytics, and monitoring included. Railway requires external integrations.
Own your data
Self-host anywhere for full data control. Perfect for compliance requirements.
No resource limits
Your server, your limits. No caps on memory, CPU, or execution time.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Temps | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Git push deployments | ||
| Docker support | ||
| Automatic SSL | ||
| Preview deployments | ||
| Managed PostgreSQL | ||
| Managed Redis | ||
| Error tracking | Sentry-compatible | |
| Analytics | Built-in | |
| Session replay | ||
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Self-hosted option | ||
| Usage-based pricing | Fixed VPS cost | Pay per resource |
| Instant provisioning |
Pricing Comparison
Railway's simplicity comes with usage-based costs. Temps gives you predictable pricing.
| Plan | Temps | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby | $0 (self-hosted) | $5 + usage |
| Pro | ~$20/mo (VPS) | $20/user + usage |
| Typical app | ~$20/mo | $30-100/mo |
Choose Temps if you...
- You want predictable monthly costs
- You need built-in observability tools
- You want to self-host for compliance
- You need session replay and error tracking
- You want unlimited resources on your terms
Choose Railway if you...
- You want zero infrastructure management
- You prefer usage-based pricing for small apps
- You love Railway's developer experience
- You need Railway's specific integrations
- You want instant database provisioning
Migration from Railway
Railway's Docker-based apps work directly with Temps. Just update your deployment config.
Difficulty:Easy
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