Neon
Serverless Postgres with branching (database fork per PR), scale-to-zero, autoscaling. The modern default for Next.js + serverless workloads.
Turso
Edge SQLite (libSQL fork) with multi-region replication. Sub-millisecond reads at the edge; pay per replica. Best for read-heavy global apps.
Neon vs Turso
A side-by-side breakdown of Neon and Turso — pricing in INR and USD, regional coverage, who each is best for, and the honest call on which to pick.
Side-by-side
| Dimension | Neon | Turso |
|---|---|---|
| Category | database | database |
| Entry pricing (USD) | $19/mo | $30/mo |
| Entry pricing (INR) | — | — |
| Regions covered | IN · US · GLOBAL | IN · US · GLOBAL |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Neon if…
- Your customer base is concentrated in IN / US / GLOBAL.
- Serverless Postgres with branching (database fork per PR), scale-to-zero, autoscaling. The modern default for Next.js + serverless workloads.
- Entry pricing matters and you don't need a feature Turso bundles at its tier.
Pick Turso if…
- Your customer base is concentrated in IN / US / GLOBAL.
- Edge SQLite (libSQL fork) with multi-region replication. Sub-millisecond reads at the edge; pay per replica. Best for read-heavy global apps.
FAQ
›Is Neon or Turso cheaper?
Neon starts at $19/mo, Turso starts at $30/mo — Neon wins on entry pricing. But entry pricing is rarely your real cost; check our pricing-curve modelling on each tool's review page for ARR projections.
›When should I pick Neon over Turso?
Both compete in the same database space. Pick Neon if your stack is closer to its native integrations, your team already uses sister products from the same vendor, or its regional coverage matches your customer base. Pick Turso for the inverse.
›Can I migrate from Neon to Turso later?
Most modern SaaS supports CSV/JSON export for the core data model. The migration cost is integration work — every Zapier workflow, every webhook URL, every API token has to be re-wired. Budget 2-4 weeks of engineering time for a non-trivial production migration.
›Are there alternatives to both Neon and Turso?
Yes — browse the full database category at /tools/category/database for every tool we cover.
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