Hasura
Turso
| Feature | Hasura | Turso |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $99/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | backend-developers, startups, api-developers, full-stack-teams | edge-applications, serverless-developers, jamstack-apps, multi-tenant-saas |
| Founded | 2017 | 2022 |
| Graphql Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Rest Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real Time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Authorization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Event Triggers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote Schemas | ✓ | ✗ |
| Edge Replication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedded Replicas | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sqlite Compatible | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Point In Time Recovery | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Tenancy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cli Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hasura Pros
- Instant APIs
- Real-time subscriptions
- Great developer experience
- Performance
✗ Hasura Cons
- PostgreSQL-focused
- Complex authorization
- Pricing changes
✓ Turso Pros
- Sub-millisecond reads from edge locations
- SQLite-compatible with embedded replicas
- Generous free tier (9GB storage, 500 databases)
- Embedded replicas for zero-latency local reads
✗ Turso Cons
- Write operations still route to primary region
- Newer platform with smaller ecosystem
- SQLite limitations apply (no stored procedures)
The Verdict
Hasura is built for backend developers and startups, with a focus on graphql-api and rest-api. Turso targets edge applications and serverless developers and leads with edge-replication and embedded-replicas.
On pricing, Turso is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $29/mo compared to $99/mo for Hasura. That $70/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Turso offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Hasura takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.