# Neon vs Supabase: which serverless Postgres should you ship in 2026?

**Source:** https://promtable.com/compare/neon-vs-supabase

> Neon is the Postgres-first serverless DB with industry-leading branching. Supabase is the full Postgres + auth + storage + realtime + edge functions platform. Pick Neon for DB-only, Supabase for full BaaS.

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Neon is the Postgres-first serverless DB with industry-leading branching. Supabase is the full Postgres + auth + storage + realtime + edge functions platform. Pick Neon for DB-only, Supabase for full BaaS.

## At a glance

| Dimension | Neon | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Postgres-only | Full BaaS (DB + auth + storage + realtime + edge) |
| Database branching | **First class — git-style** ✓ | Available via Branching feature |
| Cold start (serverless) | **Fast (sub-second)** ✓ | Always-on for paid; cold start on free |
| Auth + storage included | No | **Yes** ✓ |
| Edge functions | No | **Yes** ✓ |
| Realtime | No | **Yes** ✓ |
| pgvector support | Yes — first class | Yes — first class |
| Pricing | Pay-per-compute + storage | Per-project + bandwidth |
| Best for | Postgres-only stacks with branching workflow | Full-stack apps wanting BaaS |

## Verdict

Neon is the right pick when you want serverless Postgres with industry-leading branching workflows — clone the DB per PR, branch per feature, like git. Supabase is the right pick when you want a full backend-as-a-service platform that includes auth, storage, realtime, and edge functions next to the Postgres DB. For DB-only stacks where branching matters, Neon. For full-stack apps wanting to skip auth + storage plumbing, Supabase.

## When to pick which

- **Neon** — Postgres-only stacks, branching-heavy workflows, serverless pay-per-compute.
- **Supabase** — Full BaaS stacks needing auth + storage + realtime + edge functions in one platform.

## FAQ

### Neon or Supabase in 2026?

Neon for DB-only with branching; Supabase for full BaaS.

### Cheapest at low scale?

Both have generous free tiers; pricing diverges at scale based on usage shape.

### Best for AI app building?

Supabase — Lovable, Bolt, and most AI app builders default to Supabase as backend.

## Related

- [/alternatives/supabase](https://promtable.com/alternatives/supabase)
- [/glossary/vector-database](https://promtable.com/glossary/vector-database)
- [/guides/ai-app-building-2026](https://promtable.com/guides/ai-app-building-2026)

*Last updated: 2026-06-01*
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