Stackby
Turso
| Feature | Stackby | Turso |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | small-businesses, solopreneurs, budget-conscious-teams, non-technical-users | edge-applications, serverless-developers, jamstack-apps, multi-tenant-saas |
| Founded | 2019 | 2022 |
| Api Columns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Column Types | ✓ | ✗ |
| Views | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pre Built Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Edge Replication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedded Replicas | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sqlite Compatible | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Point In Time Recovery | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Tenancy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cli Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Stackby Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- API column type for live data
- Pre-built templates for common use cases
- Good Airtable alternative
✗ Stackby Cons
- Smaller user community
- UI less polished than competitors
- Limited automation capabilities
✓ 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
Stackby is built for small businesses and solopreneurs, with a focus on api-columns and column-types. Turso targets edge applications and serverless developers and leads with edge-replication and embedded-replicas.
On pricing, Stackby is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $29/mo for Turso. That $24/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.
Turso edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Turso offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Stackby takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Turso has a slight overall edge — but if very affordable pricing matters most to you, Stackby may still be the right call.