Databases
Fauna
Serverless document database with built-in auth and GraphQL. Zero ops, scales automatically. Niche but powerful.
The honest take.
Serverless document database with built-in auth and GraphQL. Zero ops, scales automatically. Niche but powerful.
Who it's for.
Best for
General use across stages.
Avoid if
You need something very specific not covered here.
Our verdict.
FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL
35/100
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35 category fit · 35 stack score · auto-derived
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Fauna is solid. Serverless document database with built-in auth and GraphQL. Zero ops, scales automatically. Niche but powerful.
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Review date
Last updated April 2026.
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