Prisma Postgres alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Prisma Postgres: operation-based billing takes some getting used to, and newer than established Postgres hosts. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Prisma Postgres, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Neon currently ranks first.
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Best Prisma Postgres alternative for most people
NeonServerless Postgres with branching and a free plan, usable with any ORM.
Best Prisma Postgres alternative for a free option
XataBranchable Postgres that you can also self-host.
Best Prisma Postgres alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SupabasePostgres plus auth, storage and APIs in one platform.
Best Prisma Postgres alternative for open source
SupabasePostgres plus auth, storage and APIs in one platform.
Best Prisma Postgres alternative for self-hosting
SupabasePostgres plus auth, storage and APIs in one platform.
Best Prisma Postgres alternative for working in the browser
PlanetScaleManaged Postgres focused on production performance.
Prisma Postgres alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Prisma Postgres?
Neon ranks first right now. Serverless Postgres with branching and a free plan, usable with any ORM. Supabase and Xata follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Prisma Postgres?
Yes. Neon (free plan + paid), Supabase (free plan + paid) and Xata (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Prisma Postgres?
Yes: Supabase and Xata. Supabase and Xata can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Prisma Postgres?
The complaints we hear most: operation-based billing takes some getting used to; newer than established Postgres hosts; database only, without auth or storage.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Prisma Postgres, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.