Hey everyone! Starting a new side project and trying to pick a database.
I’ve used MongoDB and PostgreSQL before but never tried these serverless options.
What I need:
- Good free tier (just testing right now)
- Easy to connect with Prisma
- No cold starts issues ideally
- Good DX
PlanetScale seems popular but they changed their pricing? Neon looks interesting. Supabase has the most features.
What’s your experience? 👀
Supabase fan here! 👋
I started with Neon but switched to Supabase because:
- Auth included – saves me so much time
- Real-time subscriptions are built-in
- The free tier is more generous
- Great docs and community
Yes it’s a bit heavier but having everything in one place is worth it for a side project.
That said, if you just need a DB and nothing else, Neon is fine. To each their own! 🤔
Using Neon for my side project and loving it! 🎉
Here’s why I chose Neon over the others:
Neon – It’s literally just PostgreSQL but serverless. No weird proprietary syntax. The branching feature is super cool for testing.
Supabase – More features but heavier. Good if you need auth + storage built-in. But I just need a DB.
PlanetScale – Had issues with their pricing changes. Also Vitess under the hood means some SQL limitations.
My pick: Neon for pure PostgreSQL experience. Supabase if you want the full package. 🔥