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Alternatives to Neon
Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.
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Alternatives to Neon
Supabase Database
Decision brief →
Same problem / dev-first Postgres
Compared when choosing between serverless Postgres workflow and a broader platform Postgres experience.
Amazon Aurora (Postgres)
Decision brief →
Step-up / cloud flagship managed Postgres
Shortlisted when production governance and cloud ecosystem alignment outweigh dev workflow branching needs.
Google AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
Decision brief →
Step-up / cloud flagship managed Postgres
Compared when teams are GCP-first and want an ecosystem-aligned managed Postgres core.
Head-to-head comparisons
Neon vs Amazon Aurora (Postgres) →
Teams compare Neon and Aurora when deciding between dev-first serverless Postgres workflow and a cloud-flagship managed Postgres baseline…
Neon vs Google AlloyDB for PostgreSQL →
Teams compare Neon and AlloyDB when deciding between dev-first Postgres workflow and a GCP-first managed Postgres baseline for production.
Neon vs Supabase Database →
Teams compare Neon and Supabase Database when choosing between a Postgres-first workflow optimized for branching/ephemeral environments and…
Neon vs PlanetScale →
Teams compare Neon and PlanetScale when choosing between a Postgres-first branching workflow and a MySQL-compatible serverless workflow.
Neon vs CockroachDB Cloud →
Teams compare Neon and CockroachDB Cloud when choosing between dev-first Postgres workflow tooling and a distributed SQL model designed for…
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Sources & verification
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