Railway and Blossom both simplify app deployment. Here’s a comparison to help you choose the right platform.
Railway
- Simple, developer-friendly deployment workflow
- Creators of Nixpacks, a tool that detects your stack and builds a Docker image automatically
- Supports custom Dockerfiles if you prefer more control
- Usage-based pricing. There is no free tier
- No direct server or SSH access
- Good support for many languages and frameworks
Blossom
- Modern deployment with both UI and git-based workflows
- Seamless integrations with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket
- Supports Nixpacks, Buildpacks, custom Dockerfile, prebuilt image
- Full control: SSH access, custom scripts, bring your own Docker images
- Much more affordable: bring your own servers. 5-day free trial
- Works with all major cloud providers — AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Linode, Vultr, OVHCloud — and even on-prem servers
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Railway | Blossom |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Git-based | UI and git-based |
| Build System | Nixpacks + Dockerfile | Buildpack, Nixpacks, Dockerfile, Image |
| Infrastructure | Usage-based | Server-based |
| Learning Curve | Low | Low |
| Infrastructure | Managed | Managed |
| Server Access | Limited | Full |
| Free Trial | None | 5-day free trial |
| Supported Providers | Railway-managed only | All major clouds + on-prem |
Conclusion
Railway provides provides an easy deployment process. They’ve built their own Nixpacks system to streamline app builds, and you don’t need direct server access to get started.
Blossom offers a flexible and cost-effective approach — with full control, bring-your-own infrastructure, and predictable pricing. It’s built for teams who want Heroku-style simplicity but need lower costs as they scale.
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