Supabase vs Neon: Serverless Postgres Compared for 2025
Supabase and Neon both offer serverless PostgreSQL. But they serve very different purposes in the no-code and startup stack.
| Feature / Aspect | Supabase | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Core Product | Full BaaS (DB + Auth + Storage + Edge) | Serverless PostgreSQL database only |
| Authentication | Built-in (email, OAuth, magic link) | None (bring your own) |
| Storage | S3-compatible file storage | None |
| Realtime | WebSocket subscriptions | None |
| Edge Functions | Deno-based edge functions | None |
| Branching | Not available | Database branching (unique feature) |
| WeWeb Integration | Native connector | Manual via PostgREST or Xano |
| Free Tier | 2 projects, 500MB DB | 10GB storage, unlimited projects |
When to choose each
Supabase — Better for full-stack apps
Choose Supabase when you need better for full-stack apps. Our team uses Supabase for the majority of our client projects where it applies.
Build with us using Supabase →Neon — Better for pure database use
Choose Neon when you need better for pure database use.
Our verdict
Supabase is the complete backend platform. Auth, database, storage, realtime, edge functions — one tool handles it all. For no-code stacks (WeWeb, FlutterFlow), Supabase has native connectors that make integration trivial.
Neon is a pure database product with an innovative branching feature (like git branches, but for your DB schema). It's compelling for teams who want serverless Postgres with great DX — but need to bring their own auth, storage, and API layer.
For 95% of startup use cases, Supabase is the right choice. Neon is interesting for teams with specific database-branching workflows or existing auth infrastructure.
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Which is better: Supabase or Neon?
Supabase is the complete backend platform. Auth, database, storage, realtime, edge functions — one tool handles it all. For no-code stacks (WeWeb, FlutterFlow), Supabase has native connectors that make integration trivial.
When should I use Supabase instead of Neon?
Supabase is better for full-stack apps. Supabase is the complete backend platform. Auth, database, storage, realtime, edge functions — one tool handles it all. For no-code stacks (WeWeb, FlutterFlow), Supabase has native connectors that make integration trivial.
Is Neon cheaper than Supabase?
See our full pricing comparison above. The right choice depends on your use case, not just price.
Can The App Studio build with Supabase?
Yes — we are certified experts in the no-code and low-code stack. Book a free call to discuss your project and we'll recommend the right tool for your use case.