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Best Turso alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Turso alternatives are PlanetScale, Neon, 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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3 Turso 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 →
Supabase Backend-as-a-service $25 (Pro) Open-source Firebase alternative. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Turso

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

Compare against Turso itself

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

Turso pricing → Turso features

Frequently asked questions

Is PlanetScale cheaper than Turso?

Not at the entry tier — PlanetScale's cheapest paid tier is $5 versus Turso's $4.99. Compare full tier ladders, not just the entry price.

What is the best free alternative to Turso?

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

Which Turso alternative should I compare first?

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