Quick Verdict
Choose Neon if:
You need serverless apps or development
Choose Firebase if:
You need mobile apps or prototypes
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Neon | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Neon
Pros
- Serverless
- Branch workflow
- Scale to zero
- PostgreSQL
Cons
- New platform
- Cold starts
- Compute pricing
Firebase
Pros
- Easy to start
- Real-time
- Great for mobile
- Google ecosystem
Cons
- Vendor lock-in
- Pricing unpredictable
- Complex queries limited