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Best databases and backends

Our pick is Supabase (4.7/5): best for most apps: one service covers data, sign-in and files.

1. 1
   Supabase

   Best for: Most apps: one service covers data, sign-in and files. Free tier.
   4.7 / 5
2. 2
   Neon

   Best for: Plain Postgres that scales to zero when nobody's using it. Free tier.
   4.3 / 5
3. 3
   Convex

   Best for: Realtime apps written entirely in TypeScript. Free tier.
   3.8 / 5
4. 4
   Firebase

   Best for: Mobile apps that need push notifications and offline sync. Free tier.
   3.5 / 5

Scores are drafts while we test each tool hands-on. Checked 2026-10-27. How we rank.