Comparing deployment platforms for Go applications: Railway's usage-based model vs Chita Cloud's fixed pricing with Redis included from €16/month.Based on public pricing data as of October 2025. Actual costs may vary based on usage.
Git push to production in under 2 minutes with optimized Go builds
Redis 256MB included for caching and sessions - no extra setup
Built-in metrics, logs, and alerting for production apps
Understanding Railway's usage-based pricing vs Chita Cloud's fixed pricing with Redis included
Go + Redis Complete Setup
Fixed pricing, Redis included in both
Usage-Based + Multiple Deployments
*Unpredictable usage-based billing
Pricing comparison based on typical Go app usage (2.5GB RAM, Redis cache). Railway costs calculated from public pricing October 2025.
What to expect when comparing or switching between platforms
From Git push to production in under 5 minutes
Connect your Go repository with Git integration
PostgreSQL database automatically provisioned with connection pooling
Optimized Go build pipeline with automatic SSL certificate
Comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting enabled
When Chita Cloud excels for Go application deployment
Go-native deployment with PostgreSQL available for predictable pricing
Available from €7/month
Optional PostgreSQL add-on available for all plans. Predictable pricing compared to external providers.
Perfect for freelancers
Deploy multiple client projects under one plan with white-label branding and professional presentation.
Optimized for Go apps
Platform optimized specifically for Go applications with fast builds and optimized cold starts.
Common questions about Railway vs Chita Cloud comparison
No, Railway requires you to deploy Redis as a separate service, which adds to your usage-based costs (typically $12-18/month extra). Chita Cloud includes 256MB Redis cache in all paid plans from €16/month.
Railway uses usage-based pricing ($5 base + CPU/memory/egress costs), typically $25-35/month for a Go app with Redis. Chita Cloud offers fixed pricing from €16/month (Starter) or €24/month (Professional) with Redis included. The best choice depends on your traffic patterns and preference for fixed vs usage-based billing.
Yes, both platforms support Git-based deployment. You'll need to reconnect your repository, set environment variables, and deploy. The process typically takes 10-15 minutes for a standard Go application.
Railway uses pay-per-use billing based on CPU, memory, and bandwidth consumption. Chita Cloud uses fixed monthly pricing with included resources. Railway may be cheaper for very low traffic, while Chita Cloud offers more predictable costs for consistent workloads.
Both are production-ready. Railway offers more language flexibility and advanced networking. Chita Cloud is optimized specifically for Go with faster build times and includes Redis by default. Choose based on your specific requirements and budget preferences.
Chita Cloud offers fixed pricing starting at €16/month with Redis included. Compare to Railway's usage-based model to see which fits your needs.
From €16/month (Starter)
256MB cache ready to use
Fast builds & deployment
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Disclaimer: Pricing comparisons based on public data (October 2025). Railway and Chita Cloud serve different use cases. Evaluate based on your specific requirements.