In-depth comparison of features, pricing structures, speed benchmarks, and team seat cost differentials.
Supabase provides all the backend features you need to build a product: PostgreSQL database, Authentication, instant APIs, Edge Functions, Realtime subscriptions, and vector storage.
PlanetScale is a serverless MySQL platform powered by Vitess. Features non-blocking schema branching, automated zero-downtime migrations, read replicas, and horizontal sharding.
Read Smin Rana's in-depth software breakdown covering real-world workflow tests, architectural tradeoffs, failure modes, and executive verdict.
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Note: Pricing calculates base published tiers with per-seat adjustments where applicable.
You save roughly 36% every year switching to Supabase.
Detailed side-by-side capabilities and infrastructure support.
| Feature Specification | Supabase | PlanetScale |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Click Full Data Export data-ownership | Supported Full SQL dumps and automated backups | Not Available |
| Full API & Webhooks developer | Supported Instant REST (PostgREST) and GraphQL APIs | Supported Automated non-blocking schema branching |
| No Vendor Lock-In data-ownership | Supported Standard open-source PostgreSQL. Take your pg_dump anywhere. | Not Available |
| Self-Hostable / Open Source infrastructure | Supported Full Docker Compose stack available on GitHub | Not Available |
Official published tiers for Supabase and PlanetScale.
Free (2 projects, 500MB DB)
monthly
Pro (Compute credits included)
monthly
Team Tier
monthly
Hobby Free
monthly
Scaler Tier
monthly
Enterprise Team
monthly
Key differences and migration facts founders ask about.
Supabase is an independent, agility-focused tool that emphasizes "The open source Firebase alternative", whereas PlanetScale is a legacy enterprise platform designed around "The world’s most advanced MySQL database platform".
Pricing depends on your team structure. Supabase offers pricing starting at $0, while PlanetScale starts at $0. For growing teams, indie tools typically reduce total expenditure by 60% to 80%.
Yes, Supabase provides a free tier or free plan for small teams and solo developers.
Teams switch to Supabase to eliminate enterprise bloat, gain sub-100ms interface responsiveness, benefit from transparent pricing without sales friction, and maintain full data ownership.
Try Supabase today and experience why modern fast-moving founders are leaving bloated legacy suites behind.