Railway vs Heroku for n8n: 2025 Pricing Comparison
Choosing where to host an n8n workflow automation instance often comes down to cost predictability, ease of setup, and how well the platform scales with your needs. Railway and Heroku are two popular options for lightweight, cloud-hosted n8n deployments. Each has a different pricing philosophy: Railway leans into pay-as-you-go with a starter credit model, while Heroku emphasizes fixed-tier dynos that are simple to compare but can add up quickly as your workloads grow. This article compares 2025 pricing, typical resource allocations, and practical implications for common n8n workflows. We’ll cover what you get for a basic n8n setup, how costs scale with activity, and when it makes sense to switch strategies as your automation footprint expands."