Key Differences
Why teams move from Railway to dFlow.
Bring Your Own Servers
Deploy on your infrastructure, in any cloud, or purchase servers from dFlow - complete freedom of choice.
Private Network (Tailscale)
Every server and service runs inside a secure private network powered by Tailscale.
Open Source
dFlow is open source at its core - giving you transparency, flexibility, and full community-driven innovation.
Feature Comparison
See how dFlow stacks up against Railway.
| Feature | dFlow | Railway |
|---|---|---|
| Infra Control | Bring Your Own Servers / Cloud | Managed Only |
| Database | Any DB / External | Any DB / External |
| Configuration | Zero Config | Zero Config |
| Automation | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Multiple | Built-in Only |
| Visual Builder | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Features | Yes | Yes |
| Learning Curve | Moderate | Easy |
| Collaboration | Advanced Roles | Basic |
| Monitoring | Server-based | Service-based |
| Open Source | Yes | Closed |
| Pricing | Free (server cost only) | Usage-based |
Perfect for Railway Use Cases
dFlow handles all the same workloads as Railway, but with more flexibility and better performance.
Web Applications
Full-stack apps with React, Vue, or plain HTML/CSS/JS
Examples: E-commerce sites, SaaS platforms, portfolios
Migration Advantage:
Direct 1:1 migration from Railway with improved performance
API Services
REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and microservices
Examples: Node.js APIs, Python Flask/FastAPI, Go services
Migration Advantage:
Keep your existing API structure, gain better scaling
Background Workers
Run async jobs, queues, and scheduled tasks reliably
Examples: BullMQ workers, Celery tasks, cron jobs
Migration Advantage:
No auto-sleep - background tasks run continuously without interruptions
Databases & Caches
Deploy persistent databases and fast in-memory stores
Examples: Postgres, MySQL, Redis
Migration Advantage:
No hidden limits, better persistence, and full control over storage
Ready to Leave Railway Behind?
Join the hundreds of teams who've already migrated from Railway to dFlow. Better performance, lower costs, and the freedom to deploy anywhere.