Alternatives · Backend-as-a-service

Best Supabase alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

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

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3 Supabase 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 →

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

Firebase Backend-as-a-service $25 (Blaze (Pay-as-you-go)) Google-backed mobile/web BaaS. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Supabase

PlanetScale — Vitess and Postgres clusters priced by node size, HA topology, and architecture.
Neon — Serverless Postgres with branching.
Firebase — Google-backed mobile/web BaaS.

Compare against Supabase itself

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is PlanetScale cheaper than Supabase?

Yes — PlanetScale's cheapest paid tier is $5, below Supabase's cheapest paid tier at $25. Confirm seat counts and add-ons before switching.

What is the best free alternative to Supabase?

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

Which Supabase alternative should I compare first?

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