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PlanetScale vs Supabase Database

PlanetScale and Supabase Database are both listed under Databases in the DevPages directory. This page puts the details we hold for each of them side by side.

It does not score them and does not pick a winner. Fields the catalog has no value for say “Not recorded” rather than being filled in with a guess.

PlanetScale vs Supabase Database field by field

PlanetScale, Supabase Database compared field by field. Values are taken from the DevPages catalog; fields we hold no value for read “Not recorded”.
PlanetScale
Supabase Database
CategoryDatabasesDatabases
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Key features
  • Database branching for safe schema changes
  • Serverless scaling with connection pooling
  • Non-blocking schema changes
  • Built on Vitess for horizontal scaling
  • Secure connections and encryption
  • Insights and query performance monitoring
  • CLI and web-based management
  • Integration with popular frameworks
  • Fully managed PostgreSQL database
  • Instant REST and GraphQL APIs
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Row-level security policies
  • Database migrations and versioning
  • Built-in connection pooling
  • Point-in-time recovery
  • Automatic backups and scaling
Use cases
  • Modern web application backends
  • SaaS platform databases
  • E-commerce and marketplace platforms
  • Content management systems
  • Analytics and reporting systems
  • Multi-tenant applications
  • Developer workflow optimization
  • Database schema evolution
  • Full-stack web applications
  • Real-time applications
  • SaaS product backends
  • Mobile app databases
  • Rapid prototyping
  • JAMstack applications
  • Multi-tenant applications
  • API-first development
Integrations
  • Next.js
  • Prisma
  • Drizzle
  • Laravel
  • Rails
  • Django
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Vue
  • Svelte
  • Flutter
  • TypeScript
Tags
  • mysql
  • serverless
  • branching
  • vitess
  • schema-management
  • postgresql
  • real-time
  • instant-api
  • managed-database
  • open-source
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What each one is

PlanetScale

Serverless MySQL database platform with branching

PlanetScale is a serverless MySQL database platform that brings Git-like branching to databases. Built on Vitess, it offers horizontal scaling, non-blocking schema changes, and a developer-friendly workflow for database management.

Full PlanetScale listing

Supabase Database

PostgreSQL database with instant APIs and real-time features

Supabase Database is a fully managed PostgreSQL database that comes with instant APIs, real-time subscriptions, and built-in authentication. It provides all the power of PostgreSQL with modern developer experience and tools.

Full Supabase Database listing

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