# A free Railway alternative for Node.js

EasyHost is a smaller, free option for Node.js apps. Here are the honest differences from Railway, including what you give up.

## How they compare

According to [Railway's own page](https://docs.railway.com/reference/pricing/plans) as of October 2026, the Free plan is described as for small apps with $1 of free credit per month, on top of a trial. Check it for current details.

| Area | Railway | EasyHost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free allowance | $1 of credit per month | Fixed limits with no credit meter |
| Billing model | Usage-based | Free within limits |
| Git integration | Yes | No, deploys use the CLI |
| Included with each app | Varies by plan | Postgres, S3 bucket and schedules per project |

## When EasyHost fits

- Side projects, prototypes and small apps written for Node.js
- Projects where an AI agent handles deployment through a CLI
- Apps that need to stay on for free

## When Railway is the better choice

- You need multiple regions, autoscaling or a production support plan
- You want Git-based deploys or preview environments
- Your app goes beyond what 512 MB of RAM and 1 CPU can handle

## How to move

Read the [Railway migration guide](/migrate/railway). If you have a database there, EasyHost's [Postgres](/products/postgres) accepts a normal `pg_dump`.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyHost a full replacement for Railway?

Not for every app. It runs Node.js only, in one region, with fixed limits. It suits small apps that fit those limits.