PlanetScale vs Supabase
PlanetScale vs Supabase: which to choose
Supabase has the larger community with 105.0k GitHub stars against 1.2k for PlanetScale, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Supabase starts lower at $25/mo versus $29/mo for PlanetScale.
Choose PlanetScale if you lean toward mysql and serverless; choose Supabase if postgresql and baas matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is PlanetScale or Supabase better?▾
It depends on your priorities. PlanetScale has 1.2k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Supabase has 105.0k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is PlanetScale cheaper than Supabase?▾
PlanetScale starts at $29/mo while Supabase starts at $25/mo. PlanetScale has a free plan. Supabase has a free plan.
What are the main differences between PlanetScale and Supabase?▾
PlanetScale is tagged as mysql, serverless, branching while Supabase is tagged as postgresql, baas, realtime. PlanetScale uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 1.2k GitHub stars. Supabase uses a freemium model with 105.0k GitHub stars.
Does PlanetScale or Supabase have a free plan?▾
Yes, both PlanetScale and Supabase offer a free plan.