Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Postgres or Supabase?

PlanetScale Postgres is 5.0x cheaper than Supabase. PlanetScale Postgres starts at $5/mo, Supabase starts at $0/mo.

Does PlanetScale Postgres have a free tier?

No, PlanetScale Postgres does not have a free tier.

PlanetScale Postgres has drop-in switching cost. Supabase has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

← More affordable

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL database, authentication, realtime subscriptions, edge functions, and storage

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Supabase — expect around a 5.0x higher bill compared to PlanetScale Postgres.

The free tier advantage goes to Supabase, which offers a no-cost entry point that PlanetScale Postgres lacks.

Price-conscious teams should choose PlanetScale Postgres — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose PlanetScale Postgres — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

5.0x

PlanetScale Postgres is cheaper by $20/mo

Free Tier

Supabase

Has a free tier option