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Database comparison

Neon vs Turso

Where will your structured records live?

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Neon

Start with Neon for this database role when your app already has a backend and needs PostgreSQL. Decide separately which other Neon services to adopt.

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Neon

Run managed PostgreSQL with compute and storage managed separately.

Choose it for

  • A PostgreSQL database for an existing app backend
  • SQL projects needing an independent database provider

Decision

Start with Neon for this database role when your app already has a backend and needs PostgreSQL. Decide separately which other Neon services to adopt.

Trade-off

Choose Turso instead when SQLite compatibility or local-first synchronization is an actual requirement.

Cost model

Usage-based compute and storage plans

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First boundary to learn

A database connection string is a credential. Keep privileged connections on the server.

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Turso

Build with a SQLite-compatible database and options for local data synchronization.

Choose it for

  • SQLite-compatible applications
  • Projects with a deliberate local-first data design

Decision

Choose Turso when SQLite compatibility and local data behavior are part of your architecture. Use PostgreSQL for a conventional relational server backend.

Trade-off

Prefer Neon when your backend or SQL tooling expects PostgreSQL.

Cost model

Hosted database plans and usage

Current official pricing ↗

First boundary to learn

SQLite-compatible does not mean interchangeable with PostgreSQL SQL, extensions or drivers.

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These fill one role in your product

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