Supabase vs PlanetScale: Which Serverless Database for 2025?
Supabase and PlanetScale both offer managed serverless databases. But they serve very different architectural needs.
| Feature / Aspect | Supabase | PlanetScale |
|---|---|---|
| Database Engine | PostgreSQL | MySQL (Vitess) |
| Auth | Built-in auth (email, OAuth, SSO) | None — bring your own |
| Realtime | WebSocket subscriptions | None |
| Storage | S3-compatible file storage | None |
| Branching | Not available | Database branching (standout feature) |
| No-Code Integration | Native (WeWeb, FlutterFlow) | Via external API/ORM only |
| Scale | To millions of rows | Designed for extreme horizontal scale |
| Free Tier | 500MB, 2 projects | 10GB, 1 database (discontinued free tier) |
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 →PlanetScale — Better for high-scale MySQL
Choose PlanetScale when you need better for high-scale mysql.
Our verdict
Supabase gives you a complete backend platform: database, auth, storage, realtime, edge functions. For startups building no-code or full-stack apps, it's the single best choice.
PlanetScale is designed for teams that need MySQL at extreme horizontal scale — think millions of database writes per second. It's what you use when you've outgrown traditional database scaling, not when you're starting out.
For startups and scale-ups building no-code apps, Supabase. PlanetScale is for later-stage infrastructure engineers solving specific scale problems.
Not sure which to choose?
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Which is better: Supabase or PlanetScale?
Supabase gives you a complete backend platform: database, auth, storage, realtime, edge functions. For startups building no-code or full-stack apps, it's the single best choice.
When should I use Supabase instead of PlanetScale?
Supabase is better for full-stack apps. Supabase gives you a complete backend platform: database, auth, storage, realtime, edge functions. For startups building no-code or full-stack apps, it's the single best choice.
Is PlanetScale 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.