Comparison
PlanetScale vs Supabase
Overview
PlanetScale is a serverless MySQL-compatible database platform offering database branching, non-blocking schema changes, and global replication for high-traffic applications.
Supabase is an open-source Firebase alternative providing Postgres database, authentication, file storage, edge functions, and real-time subscriptions as a managed service.
Which should you choose?
PlanetScale is usage-based, serverless MySQL with branching and non-blocking schema changes, from $5/month, focused purely on the database layer. Supabase is freemium and bundles managed PostgreSQL with authentication, file storage, edge functions, and real-time subscriptions, from a free tier to $599/month Team. Choose PlanetScale if your stack is MySQL and you want a dedicated, best-in-class database; choose Supabase if you want your database bundled with a full backend (auth, storage, functions).
TLDR
- —If your stack is MySQL and you want a dedicated, best-in-class database, choose PlanetScale.
- —If you want your database bundled with a full backend — auth, storage, functions — choose Supabase.
Features
- —Serverless MySQL
- —Database branching
- —Non-blocking schema changes
- —Global replication
- —Connection pooling
- —Query insights
- —Automatic backups
- —Import tool
- —Managed PostgreSQL
- —Authentication (email, OAuth, magic links)
- —File storage
- —Edge functions
- —Real-time subscriptions
- —Vector embeddings (pgvector)
- —Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs
- —Row-level security
Pricing
PlanetScale
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base | $5/mo | Self-serve managed database plan. Single-node Postgres starts at $5/month; pricing scales by compute, storage, and topology. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Enhanced support, custom deployment options, and managed-in-your-cloud pricing. |
Supabase
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Up to 2 active projects; paused after inactivity. |
| Pro | $25/mo | From $25/month plus usage-based scaling beyond included quotas. |
| Team | $599/mo | From $599/month with team security and compliance features. |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom enterprise pricing. |
Company Fit
PlanetScale
Supabase
Stacks
Alternatives
Supabase alternatives