Amazon RDS alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Amazon RDS: configuring networking and security on AWS is complex, and more expensive than smaller Postgres hosts for small apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Amazon RDS, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Cloud SQL currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Supabase	Free plan + paid	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	4 of 4	55.3

1. SupabaseTop pick
Best for: Developers who want Postgres plus auth, storage and realtime without running servers
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Amazon RDS
Postgres plus auth, storage and APIs if you also need a backend layer.
Pros
Real Postgres underneath, so SQL, extensions and standard tooling all work
Auth, storage, realtime and functions in one dashboard
Open source and self-hostable with Docker
Large community and many framework guides
Cons
Free projects pause after a week of inactivity
Usage charges for compute and egress can be hard to predict
Self-hosting the full stack takes real operations work
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Supabase a good Amazon RDS alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
$0/month, 2 active projects
Checked Oct 25, 2026supabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
From $25/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026supabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free project pausing
After 1 week of inactivity
Checked Oct 25, 2026supabase.com(opens source in a new tab)
License
Apache-2.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Amazon RDS alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Amazon RDS alternative for most people

Google Cloud SQL

Google Cloud's managed MySQL, Postgres and SQL Server.

Best Amazon RDS alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Neon

Serverless Postgres that is cheaper for small and bursty apps.

Best Amazon RDS alternative for open source

Supabase

Postgres plus auth, storage and APIs if you also need a backend layer.

Best Amazon RDS alternative for self-hosting

Supabase

Postgres plus auth, storage and APIs if you also need a backend layer.

Best Amazon RDS alternative for working in the browser

Aiven

Managed Postgres and MySQL on AWS or other clouds with simpler setup.

Amazon RDS alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Amazon RDS?

Google Cloud SQL ranks first right now. Google Cloud's managed MySQL, Postgres and SQL Server. Neon and Aiven follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Amazon RDS?

Yes. Neon (free plan + paid), Aiven (free plan + paid) and Supabase (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Amazon RDS?

Yes: Supabase. Supabase can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Amazon RDS?

The complaints we hear most: configuring networking and security on AWS is complex; more expensive than smaller Postgres hosts for small apps; database only, with no backend layer.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Amazon RDS, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.