Side by side
Nhost vs Turso
Both stand on databases and backend. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Visit Nhost Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Turso combines an embedded SQLite-compatible engine with managed cloud services, synchronization, and deployment controls. A free tier is available, while paid plans add larger usage allowances, recovery periods, and support options.
Visit TursoThe facts
| Nhost | Turso | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $25 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Turso |
| Website | nhost.io | turso.tech |
| On databases and backend | #15 of 33 | #19 of 33 |
Nhost: what it does well
Turso: what it does well
- SQLite-compatible embedded database engine
- Offline, browser, and device availability
- Native vector search and concurrent writes
- Local-first sync with explicit push and pull
- SDKs span major programming languages
What to know first
- Usage allowances vary by plan
- Enabled overages are billed separately
- Some user-defined types are experimental