Supabase or PlanetScale?

Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?

PlanetScalewins 4 of 7 categories
Supabase

Supabase

The open source Firebase alternative

4.7/5
|12,000 reviews
3
Wins
2020
Founded
mid
Price
WINNER
PlanetScale

PlanetScale

The database for developers

4.6/5
|8,000 reviews
4
Wins
2018
Founded
mid
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

88
Features & Functionality
Supabase wins
85
88
Ease of Use
PlanetScale wins
90
82
Integrations
Supabase wins
80
90
Pricing & Value
Supabase wins
78
78
Customer Support
PlanetScale wins
80
85
Scalability
PlanetScale wins
95
85
Security & Compliance
PlanetScale wins
88
Supabase

Supabase excels at

Features & FunctionalityIntegrationsPricing & Value
PlanetScale

PlanetScale excels at

Ease of UseCustomer SupportScalabilitySecurity & Compliance

Pros & Cons

Supabase

Supabase

Open source
PostgreSQL (real database)
Generous free tier
Great developer experience
Newer platform
Less mature than Firebase
PlanetScale

PlanetScale

Database branching (like Git)
Non-blocking schema changes
Incredible scale (Vitess)
Developer workflow focus
MySQL only
Newer platform

The Bottom Line

Choose Supabase if you want...

  • Developers
  • Startups
  • PostgreSQL lovers
  • Full-stack apps

Choose PlanetScale if you want...

  • Developers
  • MySQL users
  • Scaling startups
  • CI/CD workflows

Our pick: PlanetScale — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Supabase is the better choice if you prioritize features & functionality or integrations.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Supabase

Supabase

Free Trial

Try Supabase free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.783498593665348
(1,274)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.6141322661718664
(1,009)
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TrustpilotGood
3.547611429493304
(581)
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Last updated: 2026-12-10
PlanetScale

PlanetScale

Free Trial

Try PlanetScale free. No credit card required.

Annual Billing Discount

20% OFF

Save up to 20% when you pay annually.

PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
G2
4.783265447445936
(781)
LeaderHigh Performer
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Capterra
4.409879634415564
(787)
View reviews
TrustpilotGood
3.814805995511377
(481)
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Last updated: 2026-12-10