How do I deploy PowerSync Starter (Postgres) on Railway?

You can deploy PowerSync Starter (Postgres) on Railway by clicking the "Deploy Now" button on this page. Railway will automatically set up all the necessary services and configurations for you.

What are the system requirements?

Railway handles all the infrastructure requirements. You only need a web browser to deploy and manage your application.

Is this template free to use?

Yes, this template is free to use within your existing Railway account.

Can I customize this template?

Yes, you can fully customize this template. After deployment, you will have full control of what you've deployed in your Railway project.

How do I get support for this template?

You can get support through our community forum: power-sync-starter-postgres-52d7c1da, or join our Discord community for more assistance.

Deploy and Host PowerSync Starter (Postgres) on Railway

PowerSync Starter (Postgres) provides a quick and reliable way to deploy a complete PowerSync stack, including backend, database, PowerSync service, and PowerSync diagnostics app.

About Hosting PowerSync Starter (Postgres)

Hosting PowerSync Starter (Postgres) on Railway sets up a full offline-first environment for your applications. This template creates all essential services:

A Node.JS backend for authentication and API endpoints
Postgres databases for source data and bucket storage
The PowerSync service to maintain sync between your database and your clients
The PowerSync Diagnostics Tool for monitoring sync events
An Execute Scripts service that creates the lists and todos tables and configures the powersync publication

Railway automatically connects these services and manages environment variables, reducing setup complexity while letting you focus on building and testing your application.

Common Use Cases

Own and deploy your complete PowerSync stack with full control over your infrastructure
Self-host your PowerSync environment instead of using the cloud-hosted version
Maintain data sovereignty by keeping all sync infrastructure within your own deployment

Dependencies for PowerSync Starter (Postgres) Hosting

Railway Account - You’ll need a Railway account to deploy and manage your services.
PowerSync Account - Required for creating and managing your PowerSync service instance and configuration.

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

For a detailed, step-by-step guide on running this template successfully, please refer to the official guide: PowerSync + Railway Integration Guide

Why Deploy PowerSync Starter (Postgres) 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 PowerSync Starter (Postgres) 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.