Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Vitess or Supabase?

Supabase is 1.6x cheaper than PlanetScale Vitess. PlanetScale Vitess starts at $39/mo, Supabase starts at $0/mo.

Does PlanetScale Vitess have a free tier?

No, PlanetScale Vitess does not have a free tier.

PlanetScale Vitess has moderate switching cost. Supabase has drop-in switching cost. Supabase is easier to switch away from.

Database

MySQL-compatible distributed database with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

Supabase

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

Price sensitivity favors Supabase, which costs about 1.6x less than PlanetScale Vitess.

Startups take note: Supabase provides a free tier, while PlanetScale Vitess requires payment from day one.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Supabase's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Supabase's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Price Difference

1.6x

Supabase is cheaper by $14/mo

Free Tier

Supabase

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

Supabase

Lower switching costs for easier migration