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Pick up to three. Scores are curated estimates on a 0–10 scale. Lock-in: higher = worse.
| Dimension | Railway | Render |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Capability fit | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Price / performance | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Latency / reliability | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Developer & agent DX | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Privacy / data retention | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Lock-in risk (higher = worse) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Maturity / track record | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Pricing | Usage-based PaaS; services/databases; simple git deploys; hobby→pro plans. | Web services, background workers, Postgres, cron; fixed + usage elements; free tier limited. |