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Best PlanetScale alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best PlanetScale alternatives are Neon and Supabase — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is Neon at $19 per month.

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2 PlanetScale 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

Neon Serverless postgres $19 (Launch) Serverless Postgres with branching. See all tiers →

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

Why teams look past PlanetScale

Neon — Serverless Postgres with branching.
Supabase — Open-source Firebase alternative.

Compare against PlanetScale itself

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

PlanetScale pricing → PlanetScale features

Frequently asked questions

Is Neon cheaper than PlanetScale?

Not at the entry tier — Neon's cheapest paid tier is $19 versus PlanetScale's $5. Compare full tier ladders, not just the entry price.

What is the best free alternative to PlanetScale?

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

Which PlanetScale alternative should I compare first?

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