What was it?
Serverless document database with native GraphQL. Calvin protocol for global consistency.
What happened?
Failed to reach profitability. Gave customers 6 months to migrate. Data export supported.
Migration Guide
Supabase (Postgres), PlanetScale (MySQL), or CockroachDB for distributed SQL.
Replacements compared
1 tracked replacement for Fauna (FaunaDB), 1 of them with a free plan, cheapest paid from $25/mo.
| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase | freemium — from $25/mo | yes | 105,000 |
Timeline & context
Fauna (FaunaDB) shut down in March 2025, 1 year ago. It sat in the databases category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Fauna (FaunaDB) shut down?
Failed to reach profitability. Gave customers 6 months to migrate. Data export supported.
What should I migrate Fauna (FaunaDB) to?
Supabase cover the same use case. Supabase (Postgres), PlanetScale (MySQL), or CockroachDB for distributed SQL.
Is there a free alternative to Fauna (FaunaDB)?
Yes — 1 of 1 tracked alternatives still offer a free plan.