Turso
Xata
| Feature | Turso | Xata |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $29/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | edge-applications, serverless-developers, jamstack-apps, multi-tenant-saas | developers, startups, jamstack-apps, full-stack-teams |
| Founded | 2022 | 2020 |
| Edge Replication | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedded Replicas | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sqlite Compatible | ✓ | ✗ |
| Branching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Point In Time Recovery | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Tenancy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cli Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Serverless Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Full Text Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Attachments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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)
✓ Xata Pros
- Built-in search and AI
- Spreadsheet-like UI
- Generous free tier
- TypeScript SDK
✗ Xata Cons
- Less flexible than raw Postgres
- Newer platform
- Limited for complex queries
The Verdict
Turso is built for edge applications and serverless developers, with a focus on edge-replication and embedded-replicas. Xata targets developers and startups and leads with serverless-database and full-text-search.
On pricing, Xata is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $29/mo for Turso. That $21/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 Xata takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for jamstack apps — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
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.