Expert Railway Deployment Review for AI-Built Apps
Railway is a backend hosting platform that simplifies deploying servers, databases, and background workers. AI tools point to Railway for deployment, but Dockerfile configuration, environment management, and scaling are often left incomplete.
Common Railway issues we find
Real problems from Railway codebases we've reviewed.
Missing health check endpoint
No health check configured, so Railway can't detect when the service is unhealthy and restart it automatically.
Incorrect start command
Running the development server (npm run dev) in production instead of a proper production build and start command.
No persistent storage for databases
SQLite or file-based storage that gets wiped on every deployment because Railway containers are ephemeral.
Missing environment variable configuration
Required environment variables not set in Railway, or development values used in production causing connection failures and API errors.
No resource limits configured
Services without memory or CPU limits, risking unexpected costs from memory leaks or runaway processes.
Railway production checklist
Key checks before deploying your Railway app.
Production start command configured (not dev server)
Health check endpoint and Railway health check configured
All environment variables set with production values
Managed database used instead of file-based storage
Resource limits and autoscaling configured
Custom domain with SSL configured
Deploy-on-push configured from the correct branch
Secrets not logged or exposed in build output
Not sure if your app passes? Our code audit ($19) checks all of these and more.
Our Railway services
Security Review
Deep security analysis of your application — from API endpoints to database access.
Deploy & Ship
From local development to production deployment.
Performance
Identify and fix performance bottlenecks — slow page loads, laggy interactions, and expensive operations.
Infrastructure
Databases, APIs, auth systems, email, file storage — the backend services that power your application.
AI tools that generate Railway code
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Railway project at a fixed price.
Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 checks
- SSL/TLS analysis
- Security headers
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerabilities
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- AI pattern analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Get a clear plan
We respond in 24 hours with scope, timeline, and cost.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
Is Railway good for hosting my backend?
Railway is excellent for Node.js, Python, Go, and other backends. It's simpler than AWS and more capable than serverless platforms for long-running services. We configure it properly for production use.
Why does my Railway deployment keep failing?
Common causes: wrong start command, missing environment variables, port not binding to the Railway-provided PORT variable, or build errors. We diagnose and fix deployment issues.
Can you migrate my app from Heroku to Railway?
Yes. We migrate your services, databases, environment variables, and custom domains from Heroku to Railway with minimal downtime.
How do I manage Railway costs?
We configure resource limits, autoscaling, and sleep schedules for non-production environments. We also optimize your app to reduce memory and CPU usage.
Need help with your Railway project?
Tell us about your project. We'll respond within 24 hours with a clear plan and fixed quote.