Which is cheaper, Nhost or Xata?

Xata is 2.8x cheaper than Nhost. Nhost starts at $0/mo, Xata starts at $9/mo.

Does Nhost have a free tier?

Yes, Nhost offers a free tier with projects: 1.

Nhost has moderate switching cost. Xata has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

Nhost

Open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL and Hasura with auth and storage

Switching Cost: moderate

Xata

← More affordable

Serverless PostgreSQL-compatible database platform with branching, scale-to-zero compute, and data anonymization

Switching Cost: moderate

You're paying a premium for Nhost — expect around a 2.8x higher bill compared to Xata.

The free tier advantage goes to Nhost, which offers a no-cost entry point that Xata lacks.

Their pricing models diverge: Nhost uses flat-rate, while Xata operates on a usage-based basis.

If budget is your primary constraint, Xata is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Xata is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.8x

Xata is cheaper by $16/mo

Free Tier

Nhost

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies