Alternatives · Serverless postgres

Best Neon alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Neon alternatives are PlanetScale and Supabase — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is PlanetScale at $5 per month.

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2 Neon alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing

PlanetScale Managed database $5 (PS-5 Postgres non-HA) Vitess and Postgres clusters priced by node size, HA topology, and architecture. See all tiers →

Supabase Backend-as-a-service $25 (Pro) Open-source Firebase alternative. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Neon

PlanetScale — Vitess and Postgres clusters priced by node size, HA topology, and architecture.
Supabase — Open-source Firebase alternative.

Compare against Neon itself

Before you switch, price Neon on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

Neon pricing → Neon features

Frequently asked questions

Is PlanetScale cheaper than Neon?

Yes — PlanetScale's cheapest paid tier is $5, below Neon's cheapest paid tier at $19. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Neon?

Supabase publishes a free tier, making it the best no-cost starting point among Neon alternatives on this page. Check its usage limits before committing.

Which Neon alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Neon most often shortlist PlanetScale, Supabase. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.