Turso alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Turso: SQLite semantics differ from Postgres, which some tools expect, and database only, without auth or storage. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Turso, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PocketBase currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Turso alternative for most people
PocketBaseA self-hosted SQLite backend with auth and storage included.
Best Turso alternative for a free option
PocketBaseA self-hosted SQLite backend with auth and storage included.
Best Turso alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
NeonServerless Postgres with branching if you need a fuller SQL feature set.
Best Turso alternative for open source
SupabasePostgres plus a complete backend if per-user databases are not essential.
Best Turso alternative for self-hosting
PocketBaseA self-hosted SQLite backend with auth and storage included.
Best Turso alternative for Mac
PocketBaseA self-hosted SQLite backend with auth and storage included.
Best Turso alternative for Windows
PocketBaseA self-hosted SQLite backend with auth and storage included.
Best Turso alternative for Linux
PocketBaseA self-hosted SQLite backend with auth and storage included.
Best Turso alternative for working in the browser
Cloudflare WorkersCloudflare D1 offers SQLite at the edge next to Workers code.
Turso alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Turso?
PocketBase ranks first right now. A self-hosted SQLite backend with auth and storage included. Neon and Supabase follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Turso?
Yes. PocketBase (open source), Neon (free plan + paid), Supabase (free plan + paid) and Cloudflare Workers (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Turso?
Yes: PocketBase and Supabase. PocketBase and Supabase can also be self-hosted.
Which Turso alternatives work on Linux?
PocketBase runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Turso?
The complaints we hear most: SQLite semantics differ from Postgres, which some tools expect; database only, without auth or storage; newer Rust engine is still maturing.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Turso, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.