Side-by-side comparison of two listed Dev Tools — real listing data only, no paid placement.
On record, they differ in: unique tags (n8n 3: #automation #self-hosted #workflows vs Railway 3: #deployment #hosting #databases); category rank (n8n #1 vs Railway #46). Same pricing model (Freemium) and category (Dev Tools). Listing facts only — not a recommendation.
Source-available workflow automation with native AI agent nodes
n8n is a node-based automation platform you can self-host, with 400+ integrations, code steps when you need them and LangChain-powered AI agent nodes. Popular with technical teams that outgrow closed automation tools.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-14
Deploy any app, database or service with zero infrastructure config
Railway deploys code and databases from a git repo or template with automatic builds, private networking and usage-based pricing. It targets developers who want Heroku-simple deploys with modern scaling.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-14
| n8n | Railway | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Category | Dev Tools | Dev Tools |
| Rank in Dev Tools | Position #1 of 77 | Position #46 of 77 |
| Alternatives listed | 4 → | 7 → |
| Shared tags | none | |
| Unique tags | #automation #self-hosted #workflows | #deployment #hosting #databases |
| Platforms | Not detected on official site (checked 2026-09-16) | iOS · Android · Web app (installable) |
| Pricing page | n8n Plans and Pricing | Official pricing page |
| Free trial | Mentioned on the official pricing page | Mentioned on the official pricing page |
| Source code | github.com/n8n-io/n8n | Not detected on official site (checked 2026-09-15) |
| Documentation | docs.n8n.io/ | docs.railway.com/maturity/compare-to-render |
| Company | n8n | Railway |
| Founded | Not detected on official site (checked 2026-09-16) | 2020 |
| In their own words | n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation, giving technical teams the flexibility of code…— official site (homepage description), checked | Railway is a full-stack cloud for deploying web apps, servers, databases, and more with automatic scaling, monitoring, and security.— official site (homepage description), checked |
| Official channels | X (Twitter)LinkedInGitHubYouTubeInstagramFacebookdeclared on n8n.io via schema.org sameAs | X (Twitter)LinkedInGitHubYouTubeDiscorddeclared on railway.com via schema.org sameAs |
| Official website | n8n.io | railway.com |
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Rank = neutral rotation by listing ID, not a quality score · how it works
Only platforms with an official store or installer link are listed; others may exist.
n8n is Freemium; Railway is Freemium. Both are listed in Dev Tools on ToolDock.
n8n is listed as freemium (free tier alongside paid plans); Railway is listed as freemium (free tier alongside paid plans). Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see each official website for current details.
Both are Dev Tools listed on ToolDock.
ToolDock keeps a tag-matched alternatives list for each: see n8n alternatives and Railway alternatives.