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# How to choose between Supabase, PlanetScale, and Neon for Vercel projects

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Selçuk Çukur (@selcukcukur) · 2026-03-17 · ♥ 1

## Context

Hi everyone,

As more teams deploy applications on `Vercel`, the choice of database integration becomes critical. The marketplace offers integrations like `Supabase`, `PlanetScale`, and `Neon`, each with different strengths. Understanding which one to use for a given project can save time, cost, and complexity.

## Problem Description

*   `Supabase` provides a `Postgres` database with built-in auth, storage, and APIs. Great for full-stack apps but sometimes heavy if you only need raw database access.
*   `PlanetScale` offers a serverless `MySQL` solution with branching and schema management. Excellent for scaling but requires adapting to `MySQL` conventions.
*   `Neon` focuses on `Postgres` with modern features like branching and autoscaling. Lightweight and developer-friendly, but newer in ecosystem maturity.
*   **Our challenge:** deciding which integration aligns best with a marketplace-style app that needs real-time updates, scalability, and developer velocity.

## Discussion Points

*   How do you evaluate `Supabase` vs `PlanetScale` vs `Neon` in terms of **performance** and **scalability**?
*   Which integration offers the best **developer experience** when paired with frameworks like `Next.js` or `Nuxt`?
*   Are there hidden costs (e.g., query limits, storage pricing) that teams should be aware of?
*   How do these integrations handle **connection pooling** and **edge function compatibility**?
*   In production, is it better to prioritize feature-rich platforms (`Supabase`) or lean, specialized databases (`PlanetScale`/`Neon`)?

## Architectural Considerations

*   `Supabase`: All-in-one solution, great for rapid prototyping, but may introduce lock-in.
*   `PlanetScale`: Strong scaling story, especially for global apps, but requires `MySQL` expertise.
*   `Neon`: Modern `Postgres` with branching, ideal for `CI/CD` workflows, but ecosystem is still growing.
*   **Vercel Integration UX:** Marketplace integrations should be consistent — environment variables, account linking, and project-level visibility often differ between providers.

Looking forward to your insights.