CockroachDB vs Neon
CockroachDB vs Neon: which to choose
CockroachDB has the larger community with 32.2k GitHub stars against 22.4k for Neon, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but CockroachDB starts lower at $0/mo versus $19/mo for Neon.
Choose CockroachDB if you lean toward distributed and sql; choose Neon if postgresql and serverless matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is CockroachDB or Neon better?▾
It depends on your priorities. CockroachDB has 32.2k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Neon has 22.4k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is CockroachDB cheaper than Neon?▾
CockroachDB starts at $0/mo while Neon starts at $19/mo. CockroachDB has a free plan. Neon has a free plan.
What are the main differences between CockroachDB and Neon?▾
CockroachDB is tagged as distributed, sql, postgresql while Neon is tagged as postgresql, serverless, branching. CockroachDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 32.2k GitHub stars. Neon uses a freemium model with 22.4k GitHub stars.
Does CockroachDB or Neon have a free plan?▾
Yes, both CockroachDB and Neon offer a free plan.