Railway

Railway

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Ship software peacefully with the all-in-one intelligent cloud provider

Pricing: Freemium - $5/month (Hobby plan minimum usage) Company: Railway Founded: 2020 Last verified: 2026-08-24
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TL;DR

Railway is a deployment platform that lets developers ship applications, databases, and services from a GitHub repo or Docker image with automatic builds via Nixpacks/Railpack. It targets indie developers, startups, and small product teams who want to avoid cloud infrastructure complexity. Its key differentiator is the visual infrastructure canvas combined with per-second usage-based billing.

What Users Actually Pay

No user-reported pricing yet.

Our Take

Railway positions itself between traditional PaaS platforms like Heroku and Render and full cloud providers like AWS. Instead of manually configuring servers, users connect a GitHub repository or deploy via Docker/CLI, and Railway handles builds, networking, scaling, and rollbacks. The visual canvas is genuinely distinct from most CLI-first PaaS products, letting teams see services, databases, volumes, and environments in one graph — a strong fit for smaller teams without dedicated DevOps expertise. The platform's strengths are clear: automatic build configuration from code, built-in databases and object storage, instant private networking, load balancing, auto-scaling, and integrated observability. For a side project or MVP, the time-to-deploy is measured in minutes, and the per-second billing model means you only pay for resources you actually consume. The documented workflow around GitHub, Docker, and the Railway CLI is smooth, and the public updates/status pages show an actively maintained product. The biggest limitations are cost predictability and control. Usage-based billing can be a double-edged sword: a traffic spike or a long-running build can produce an unexpected invoice, and the $5/month minimum on the Hobby plan disqualified true free usage. Enterprises with strict compliance, custom VPC, IAM, or multi-cloud requirements will find Railway's governance features limited. The ecosystem is also narrower than AWS or Heroku — there are no official Zapier/n8n/Make connectors, and the API is GraphQL-only. Overall, Railway is best suited for indie developers, early-stage startups, and product teams that want velocity over infrastructure control. It is not well suited for organizations that need fine-grained cloud governance or a zero-cost hobby tier. If the product continues to mature its enterprise controls while keeping developer experience front-and-center, it could become a serious alternative to the older PaaS generation.

Pros

  • + Automatic configuration from code via Nixpacks/Railpack supports many languages and frameworks with minimal setup (Railway docs).
  • + Built-in databases, object storage, private networking, load balancing, auto-scaling, and preview environments are all part of the core platform (Railway docs).
  • + Per-second, usage-based pricing for actual CPU/memory usage makes it cost-efficient for low-traffic applications (Railway pricing page).
  • + Solid workflow integrations: GitHub, Docker, Railway CLI, and GitHub Actions are documented and actively maintained (Railway docs).
  • + Global deployment regions with one-click rollbacks and integrated metrics, structured logs, and alerts (Railway docs).

Cons

  • - No permanent free tier — only a one-time trial credit, and the Hobby plan has a $5/month minimum (Railway pricing page).
  • - Usage-based billing can become unpredictable under traffic spikes or long-running builds, requiring careful monitoring.
  • - Limited infrastructure control compared to major clouds; no custom VPC, IAM, or compliance features in the core product (Railway docs).
  • - GraphQL-only public API and fewer third-party automation connectors (no official Zapier, Make, or n8n integrations) than older PaaS platforms.
  • - Pricing transparency issues (no real-time cost during build) and community reports of sudden charges for forgotten deployments, though no verified quotes were found in this search.

Agent Readiness

62/100

Railway is moderately agent-ready. It exposes a public GraphQL API (backboard.railway.com/graphql/v2) with bearer-token authentication, making it possible to programmatically create projects, services, deployments, databases, variables, and environments. Integration options are centered on GitHub, Slack/Discord/email, and webhooks rather than automation platforms like Zapier or n8n. The documentation is clear, and the changelog (railway.com/updates) and status page (status.railway.com) are open resources; however, the GraphQL-only API and the absence of a permanent free tier increase the friction for low-cost autonomous agents.

API Surface85
Public APIGraphQLgraphQl
Protocol Support55
MCP (44 tools)
SDK Availability70
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Integration Ecosystem25
WebhooksGitHubGitHub ActionsSlackDiscordEmailRailway CLI
Developer Experience60
Docs: goodChangelogStatus Page

Last checked Aug 22, 2026

MCP Integrations

6 servers44 tools1,826 total uses
12306 Ticket Search ServerDeniseLewis200081/rail
smitheryRemoteHigh match

Provide a simple API interface to search and filter 12306 train tickets, including direct, transfer, and stopover queries. Enable large language models to access real-time 12306 ticket information efficiently. Enhance user experience by integrating comprehensive train ticket search capabilities.

1,826 uses
8 tools
  • get-current-date获取当前日期,以上海时区(Asia/Shanghai, UTC+8)为准,返回格式为 "yyyy-MM-dd"。主要用于解析用户提到的相对日期(如“明天”、“下周三”),为其他需要日期的接口提供准确的日期输入。
  • get-stations-code-in-city通过中文城市名查询该城市 **所有** 火车站的名称及其对应的 `station_code`,结果是一个包含多个车站信息的列表。
  • get-station-code-of-citys通过中文城市名查询代表该城市的 `station_code`。此接口主要用于在用户提供**城市名**作为出发地或到达地时,为接口准备 `station_code` 参数。
  • get-station-code-by-names通过具体的中文车站名查询其 `station_code` 和车站名。此接口主要用于在用户提供**具体车站名**作为出发地或到达地时,为接口准备 `station_code` 参数。
  • get-station-by-telecode通过车站的 `station_telecode` 查询车站的详细信息,包括名称、拼音、所属城市等。此接口主要用于在已知 `telecode` 的情况下获取更完整的车站数据,或用于特殊查询及调试目的。一般用户对话流程中较少直接触发。
  • get-tickets查询12306余票信息。
  • get-interline-tickets查询12306中转余票信息。尚且只支持查询前十条。
  • get-train-route-stations查询特定列车车次在指定区间内的途径车站、到站时间、出发时间及停留时间等详细经停信息。当用户询问某趟具体列车的经停站时使用此接口。
app.railway.up.airy-enthusiasm-production/ai-commerceapp.railway.up.airy-enthusiasm-production/ai-commerce
officialRemoteHigh match

The first marketplace where AIs buy from AIs. Browse, register, and purchase autonomously.

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officialRemoteHigh match

Agents-first viral-hook engine: generate, score, and remix short-form hooks over MCP.

com.railway/mcpcom.railway/mcp
officialRemoteHigh match

Develop, manage, and debug Railway projects, services, and deployments from within agents.

Railway MCP Server
Railway MCP Servermh8974/railway-mcp
smitheryRemote

Manage your Railway.app infrastructure effortlessly. Deploy services, manage variables, and monitor deployments using natural language commands. Streamline your development workflow with AI-driven interactions.

36 tools
  • database_list_types[QUERY] List all available database types that can be deployed using Railway's official templates ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Discovering supported database types ✓ Planning database deployments ✓ Checking template availability ⚠️ Not for: × Listing existing databases × Getting database connection details → Alternatives: service_create_from_image → Next steps: database_deploy → Related: database_deploy, service_create_from_image
  • database_deploy_from_template[WORKFLOW] Deploy a pre-configured database using Railway's official templates and best practices ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Standard database deployments ✓ Quick setup with security defaults ✓ Common database types (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) ⚠️ Not for: × Custom database versions × Complex configurations × Unsupported database types → Prerequisites: database_list_types → Alternatives: service_create_from_image → Next steps: variable_list, service_info → Related: volume_create, service_update
  • deployment_list[API] List recent deployments for a service in a specific environment ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Viewing deployment history ✓ Monitoring service updates → Prerequisites: service_list → Next steps: deployment_logs, deployment_trigger → Related: service_info, service_restart
  • deployment_trigger[API] Trigger a new deployment for a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Deploying code changes ✓ Applying configuration updates ✓ Rolling back to previous states ⚠️ Not for: × Restarting services (use service_restart) × Updating service config (use service_update) × Database changes → Prerequisites: service_list → Alternatives: service_restart → Next steps: deployment_logs, deployment_status → Related: variable_set, service_update
  • deployment_logs[API] Get logs for a specific deployment ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Debugging deployment issues ✓ Monitoring deployment progress ✓ Checking build output ⚠️ Not for: × Service runtime logs × Database logs → Prerequisites: deployment_list → Next steps: deployment_status → Related: service_info, deployment_trigger
  • deployment_status[API] Check the current status of a deployment ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Monitoring deployment progress ✓ Verifying successful deployments ✓ Checking for deployment failures ⚠️ Not for: × Service runtime logs × Database logs → Prerequisites: deployment_list, deployment_trigger → Next steps: deployment_logs → Related: service_info, service_restart, deployment_wait
  • domain_list[API] List all domains (both service and custom) for a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Viewing service endpoints ✓ Managing domain configurations ✓ Auditing domain settings → Prerequisites: service_list → Next steps: domain_create, domain_update → Related: service_info, tcp_proxy_list
  • domain_create[API] Create a new domain for a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Setting up custom domains ✓ Configuring service endpoints ✓ Adding HTTPS endpoints ⚠️ Not for: × TCP proxy setup (use tcp_proxy_create) × Internal service communication → Prerequisites: service_list, domain_check → Alternatives: tcp_proxy_create → Next steps: domain_update → Related: service_info, domain_list
  • domain_check[API] Check if a domain is available for use ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Validating domain availability ✓ Pre-deployment checks ✓ Domain planning → Next steps: domain_create → Related: domain_list
  • domain_update[API] Update a domain's configuration ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Changing target ports ✓ Updating domain settings ✓ Reconfiguring endpoints ⚠️ Not for: × Changing domain names (delete and recreate instead) × TCP proxy configuration → Prerequisites: domain_list → Next steps: domain_list → Related: service_update
  • domain_delete[API] Delete a domain from a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Removing unused domains ✓ Cleaning up configurations ✓ Domain management ⚠️ Not for: × Temporary domain disabling × Port updates (use domain_update) → Prerequisites: domain_list → Alternatives: domain_update → Related: service_update
  • project_list[API] List all projects in your Railway account ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Getting an overview of all projects ✓ Finding project IDs ✓ Project discovery and management → Next steps: project_info, service_list → Related: project_create, project_delete
  • project_info[API] Get detailed information about a specific Railway project ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Viewing project details and status ✓ Checking environments and services ✓ Project configuration review → Prerequisites: project_list → Next steps: service_list, variable_list → Related: project_update, project_delete
  • project_create[API] Create a new Railway project ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Starting new applications ✓ Setting up development environments ✓ Creating project spaces ⚠️ Not for: × Duplicating existing projects → Next steps: service_create_from_repo, service_create_from_image, database_deploy → Related: project_delete, project_update
  • project_delete[API] Delete a Railway project and all its resources ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Removing unused projects ✓ Cleaning up test projects ⚠️ Not for: × Temporary project deactivation × Service-level cleanup (use service_delete) → Prerequisites: project_list, project_info → Alternatives: service_delete → Related: project_create
  • project_environmentsList all environments in a project
  • service_list[API] List all services in a specific Railway project ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Getting an overview of a project's services ✓ Finding service IDs ✓ Checking service status → Prerequisites: project_list → Next steps: service_info, deployment_list → Related: project_info, variable_list
  • service_info[API] Get detailed information about a specific service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Viewing service configuration and status ✓ Checking deployment details ✓ Monitoring service health → Prerequisites: service_list → Next steps: deployment_list, variable_list → Related: service_update, deployment_trigger
  • service_create_from_repo[API] Create a new service from a GitHub repository ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Deploying applications from source code ✓ Services that need build processes ✓ GitHub-hosted projects ⚠️ Not for: × Pre-built Docker images (use service_create_from_image) × Database deployments (use database_deploy) × Static file hosting → Prerequisites: project_list → Alternatives: service_create_from_image, database_deploy → Next steps: variable_set, service_update → Related: deployment_trigger, service_info
  • service_create_from_image[API] Create a new service from a Docker image ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Custom database deployments ✓ Pre-built container deployments ✓ Specific version requirements ⚠️ Not for: × Standard database deployments (use database_deploy) × GitHub repository deployments (use service_create_from_repo) × Services needing build process → Prerequisites: project_list → Alternatives: database_deploy, service_create_from_repo → Next steps: variable_set, service_update, tcp_proxy_create → Related: volume_create, deployment_trigger
  • service_update[API] Update a service's configuration ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Changing service settings ✓ Updating resource limits ✓ Modifying deployment configuration ⚠️ Not for: × Updating environment variables (use variable_set) × Restarting services (use service_restart) × Triggering new deployments (use deployment_trigger) → Prerequisites: service_list, service_info → Next steps: deployment_trigger → Related: service_restart, variable_set
  • service_delete[API] Delete a service from a project ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Removing unused services ✓ Cleaning up test services ✓ Project reorganization ⚠️ Not for: × Temporary service stoppage (use service_restart) × Updating service configuration (use service_update) → Prerequisites: service_list, service_info → Alternatives: service_restart → Related: project_delete
  • service_restart[API] Restart a service in a specific environment ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Applying configuration changes ✓ Clearing service state ✓ Resolving runtime issues ⚠️ Not for: × Deploying new code (use deployment_trigger) × Updating service config (use service_update) × Long-term service stoppage (use service_delete) → Prerequisites: service_list → Alternatives: deployment_trigger → Related: service_info, deployment_logs
  • tcp_proxy_list[API] List all TCP proxies for a service in a specific environment ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Viewing TCP proxy configurations ✓ Managing external access ✓ Auditing service endpoints → Prerequisites: service_list → Next steps: tcp_proxy_create → Related: domain_list, service_info
  • tcp_proxy_create[API] Create a new TCP proxy for a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Setting up database access ✓ Configuring external connections ✓ Exposing TCP services ⚠️ Not for: × HTTP/HTTPS endpoints (use domain_create) × Internal service communication → Prerequisites: service_list → Alternatives: domain_create → Next steps: tcp_proxy_list → Related: service_info, service_update
  • tcp_proxy_delete[API] Delete a TCP proxy ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Removing unused proxies ✓ Security management ✓ Endpoint cleanup ⚠️ Not for: × Temporary proxy disabling × Port updates → Prerequisites: tcp_proxy_list → Related: service_update
  • list_service_variables[API] List all environment variables for a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Viewing service configuration ✓ Auditing environment variables ✓ Checking connection strings → Prerequisites: service_list → Next steps: variable_set, variable_delete → Related: service_info, variable_bulk_set
  • variable_set[API] Create or update an environment variable ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Setting configuration values ✓ Updating connection strings ✓ Managing service secrets ⚠️ Not for: × Bulk variable updates (use variable_bulk_set) × Temporary configuration changes → Prerequisites: service_list → Alternatives: variable_bulk_set → Next steps: deployment_trigger, service_restart → Related: variable_list, variable_delete
  • variable_delete[API] Delete a variable for a service in a specific environment ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Removing unused configuration ✓ Security cleanup ✓ Configuration management ⚠️ Not for: × Temporary variable disabling × Bulk variable removal → Prerequisites: service_list → Next steps: deployment_trigger, service_restart → Related: variable_list, variable_set
  • variable_bulk_set[WORKFLOW] Create or update multiple environment variables at once ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Migrating configuration between services ✓ Initial service setup ✓ Bulk configuration updates ⚠️ Not for: × Single variable updates (use variable_set) × Temporary configuration changes → Prerequisites: service_list → Alternatives: variable_set → Next steps: deployment_trigger, service_restart → Related: variable_list, service_update
  • variable_copy[WORKFLOW] Copy variables from one environment to another ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Environment migration ✓ Configuration sharing ✓ Environment duplication ⚠️ Not for: × Single variable updates (use variable_set) × Temporary configuration changes → Prerequisites: service_list → Alternatives: variable_set → Next steps: deployment_trigger, service_restart → Related: variable_list, service_update
  • configure_api_token[UTILITY] Configure the Railway API token for authentication (only needed if not set in environment variables) ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Initial setup ✓ Token updates ✓ Authentication configuration ⚠️ Not for: × Project configuration × Service settings × Environment variables → Next steps: project_list, service_list → Related: project_create
  • volume_list[API] List all volumes in a project ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Viewing persistent storage configurations ✓ Managing data volumes ✓ Auditing storage usage → Prerequisites: project_list → Next steps: volume_create → Related: service_info, database_deploy
  • volume_create[API] Create a new persistent volume for a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Setting up database storage ✓ Configuring persistent data ✓ Adding file storage ⚠️ Not for: × Temporary storage needs × Static file hosting × Memory caching → Prerequisites: service_list → Next steps: volume_list → Related: service_update, database_deploy
  • volume_updateUpdate a volume's properties
  • volume_delete[API] Delete a volume from a service ⚡️ Best for: ✓ Removing unused storage ✓ Storage cleanup ✓ Resource management ⚠️ Not for: × Temporary data removal × Data backup (use volume_backup first) → Prerequisites: volume_list → Related: service_update
io.github.Samarth-23-eng/india-mcp-railwaysio.github.Samarth-23-eng/india-mcp-railways
official

MCP server for Indian Railways: search trains, stations, schedules and live status.

Last checked Aug 13, 2026

[ features ]

Compliance & Security

Security certifications, compliance features, and access control capabilities.

SOC 2

SOC 2 Type I or Type II certification.

Type II
ISO 27001

ISO 27001 information security certification.

no
GDPR Tools

Built-in tools for GDPR compliance (data export, deletion, consent).

no
Audit Trail

Complete audit log of all data changes.

yes  ]
Role-Based Access Control

Granular permissions based on user roles.

yes  ]
SSO Support

Single Sign-On integration support.

SAML

Deployment & Onboarding

Features related to ease, speed, and simplicity of initial setup and deployment.

One-Click Deployment

Supports deployment with a single click or minimal steps.

yes  ]
Deployment Time

Estimated time to get a basic instance running.

Under 5 minutes
No SSH Required

Deployment without needing SSH access or manual server configuration.

yes  ]
Git Auto-Deploys

Automatic deployments triggered by Git pushes.

yes  ]
Self-Hosting Support

Can be run fully self-hosted on user hardware/servers.

no

Integrations & Compatibility

Supported technologies, stacks, channels, and ecosystems.

Supported Messaging Channels

Chat apps for interacting with agents/apps.

Discord  ] Slack  ]
Supported Runtimes/Stacks

Application stacks or languages supported.

Node.js  ] Python  ] PHP/Laravel  ] Docker  ]
Supported Cloud Providers

Cloud platforms for hosting.

Any/Self-Managed  ]

Scaling & Operations

Features for managing, scaling, monitoring, and maintaining deployments.

Autoscaling

Automatic scaling based on load.

yes  ]
Managed Backups

Automated, managed backup services.

yes  ]
Built-in Monitoring

Dashboard for logs, performance, health metrics.

yes  ]
Managed Databases

Supported managed DB services.

Postgres  ] Redis  ] MySQL  ]
Team Management

Multi-user/team collaboration features.

yes  ]

Pricing & Plans

Pricing structure, tiers, and value propositions.

Free Tier

Offers a usable free plan or tier.

yes  ]
Lifetime Deal Option

One-time payment for perpetual access.

no
Bring Your Own Server

Use existing servers/infra without lock-in.

yes  ]
Unlimited Sites

No limits on number of sites/apps/projects.

no
Has Free Tier or Trial

Availability of a free plan or trial with usable outputs.

yes  ]
Starting Price (USD)

Entry-level price for basic generation package.

5
Uses Credit-Based System

Whether usage is limited by credits rather than unlimited in plans.

yes  ]
Supports Team Plans

Discounted or bulk options for teams/enterprises.

yes  ]
Free Plan Available

Offers a permanent free plan with usable limits

yes  ]
Monthly Invoice Limit (Free)

Maximum invoices allowed per month on free plan

0
Starting Annual Price

Lowest annual subscription price in EUR

0

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