An honest comparison to help you pick the right databases tool for your startup.
Supabase is our recommendation for most founders. PlanetScale is a solid alternative.
MySQL with git-like branching. Schema changes without downtime. Database DevOps, solved.
Postgres + auth + storage + realtime. Firebase for people who want to own their data.
| Feature | PlanetScale | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best for | You want Postgres with batteries included | |
| Use when | You want Postgres with batteries included | |
| Avoid when | You need a document database or heavy NoSQL | |
| Category | Databases | Databases |
Supabase is our recommended pick in this category.
PlanetScale offers a free tier with limited features. Paid plans unlock additional capabilities.
Other popular alternatives in this category include Drizzle ORM, Neon, Turso, Convex. Each has different strengths depending on your stage and needs.
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