Deploy and Host EdgeDB on Railway

What is EdgeDB?

EdgeDB is an advanced open-source database that merges the best aspects of SQL and NoSQL. It features a powerful, intuitive query language, rich data modeling, and built-in schema migrations. Designed for developer productivity, EdgeDB eliminates common database pain points and supports modern development workflows.

About Hosting EdgeDB

Hosting and deploying EdgeDB involves running the EdgeDB server so it’s persistently available, secure, and easy to scale. On Railway, EdgeDB can be launched with prebuilt templates, benefiting from managed networking, storage, and automated deployments. Configuration is straightforward with environment variables, allowing seamless development-to-production workflows without manual infrastructure setup. Railway also supports easy linking to other services for integrated app stacks.

Common Use Cases

Building relational and graph-based data applications with complex queries
Powering content management systems and SaaS products needing flexible schemas
Integrating with backend frameworks to develop robust APIs quickly

Dependencies for EdgeDB Hosting

Docker (to containerize and run EdgeDB)
Railway account (for project deployment and management)

Deployment Dependencies

Why Deploy EdgeDB on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying EdgeDB on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.