Best Databases (Core)
6 tools evaluated. Ranked by ecosystem strength, data quality, and developer experience.
Supabase
Combines Postgres database, auth, storage, edge functions, and real-time subscriptions in a single platform with a generous free tier.
Strong Alternatives
Neon
Separation of storage and compute. Allows 'Database Branching'—instantly fork your DB for every PR. Also scale-to-zero.
Turso
LibSQL fork of SQLite. It allows you to run SQLite at the edge, replicate it globally, and have 'one database per user'.
MongoDB Atlas
The gold standard for document databases, now evolved into a full data platform with Vector Search, Stream Processing, and multi-cloud clusters.
Best Pick by Use Case
The right tool depends on who you are and what you're optimizing for.
Prioritizes speed, cost, and simplicity. Needs to ship fast on a budget.
Supabase has a free tier.
Runner-up: Neon
Prioritizes maturity, compliance, support, and scalability over cost.
Supabase has enterprise support.
Runner-up: Neon
Prioritizes free tiers, good docs, and low setup friction.
Supabase has a free tier and is open source.
Runner-up: Neon
Prioritizes flexibility, multi-project support, and professional tooling.
Supabase is open source and has enterprise support.
Runner-up: Neon
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