A detailed comparison of CockroachDB and Neon to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
Distributed SQL database for cloud-native applications.
Serverless PostgreSQL database with branching and instant scaling.
| Plan | CockroachDB | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ 10 GiB free | ✓ Free tier available |
| Lowest Paid | Usage-based | $19/month |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom |
| Feature | CockroachDB | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Distributed SQL | ✓ | — |
| PostgreSQL Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Horizontal Scaling | ✓ | — |
| Multi-Region | ✓ | — |
| Automatic Replication | ✓ | — |
| Built-in Resilience | ✓ | — |
| Database branching | — | ✓ |
| Serverless scaling | — | ✓ |
| Time travel | — | ✓ |
| Connection pooling | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.2 | ⭐ 4.6 |
Choose CockroachDB if: You need applications requiring distributed, resilient sql databases. CockroachDB excels with its distributed + sql and postgresql compatible.
Choose Neon if: You need postgresql applications needing modern deployment features. Neon stands out with its postgresql compatibility and innovative features.
Best free option: Both CockroachDB and Neon offer free tiers. CockroachDB offers "10 GiB free" while Neon offers "Free tier available".
It depends on your needs. CockroachDB is better for applications requiring distributed, resilient sql databases, while Neon is better for postgresql applications needing modern deployment features. Both are excellent tools rated 4.2 and 4.6 respectively.
CockroachDB starts at Usage-based while Neon starts at $19/month. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Neon's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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