Neon vs Google Cloud Platform
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose Neon if:
You need serverless apps or development
Choose Google Cloud Platform if:
You need data teams or ml/ai
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Neon | Google Cloud Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Google Cloud Platform
Pros
- Great for data/ML
- Strong Kubernetes
- Generous free tier
- Good networking
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Less enterprise focus
- Support costs extra