Neon vs YugabyteDB
Neon vs YugabyteDB: which to choose
Neon has the larger community with 22.4k GitHub stars against 10.4k for YugabyteDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but YugabyteDB starts lower at $0/mo versus $19/mo for Neon.
Choose Neon if you lean toward postgresql and serverless; choose YugabyteDB if postgres and distributed matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Neon or YugabyteDB better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Neon has 22.4k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while YugabyteDB has 10.4k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Neon cheaper than YugabyteDB?▾
Neon starts at $19/mo while YugabyteDB starts at $0/mo. Neon has a free plan. YugabyteDB has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Neon and YugabyteDB?▾
Neon is tagged as postgresql, serverless, branching while YugabyteDB is tagged as postgres, distributed, open-source. Neon uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 22.4k GitHub stars. YugabyteDB uses a freemium model with 10.4k GitHub stars.
Does Neon or YugabyteDB have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Neon and YugabyteDB offer a free plan.