The best replacement for railing is half wall.

The best alternatives to railing are rated as following:
★★★★★  half wall
★★★★  banister
★★★  parachuting
★★  wrought iron
★★  aluminum railing
★  composite railing
★  phoenix deck railing
★  steel railing
  vinyl railing

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Speaking about railing, one probably shouldn't forget about gate.

Other search terms related to railing and their ratings are:
★★★★★ gate
★★ half wall
★ pickets
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