What was it?
Globally distributed serverless database with native GraphQL. FQL query language.
What happened?
Fauna pivoted from serverless DB to a document-relational model, then was quietly wound down. Classic FQL deprecated in favor of FQL v10 before the shutdown.
Migration Guide
Export data via Fauna's streaming API. Supabase for SQL, Convex for realtime, MongoDB Atlas for document model.
Replacements compared
3 tracked replacements for Fauna (Classic), 3 of them with a free plan, cheapest paid from $0/mo.
Timeline & context
Fauna (Classic) shut down in October 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 (Classic) shut down?
Fauna pivoted from serverless DB to a document-relational model, then was quietly wound down. Classic FQL deprecated in favor of FQL v10 before the shutdown.
What should I migrate Fauna (Classic) to?
Supabase, Convex, MongoDB cover the same use case. Export data via Fauna's streaming API. Supabase for SQL, Convex for realtime, MongoDB Atlas for document model.
Is there a free alternative to Fauna (Classic)?
Yes — 3 of 3 tracked alternatives still offer a free plan.