Alternatives
Best EdgeDB alternatives in 2026
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Cite this list: Toolradar, best EdgeDB alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/edgedb
5 direct alternatives to EdgeDB and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- PostgreSQL is the top alternative to EdgeDB on our list, followed by Supabase and CockroachDB.
- 4 of the 8 alternatives have a free plan, starting with PostgreSQL.
- Highest rated: Supabase, 4.6 out of 5 from 233 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
- 4 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to EdgeDB
PostgreSQL
#1 Top pickAdvanced open source SQL database
Pricing
Free
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,094 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Supabase
#2Open source Firebase alternative
Starting price
From $25 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 233 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Highest rated
CockroachDB
#3Distributed SQL database built for cloud
Pricing
Not published
4.3 /5 on G2 · 29 ratings, Aug 2026
EdgeDB vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $20/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 8 ratings on G2 (8) | |
| Price: Free | Free plan: Yes | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,094 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,094) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $25/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.6 out of 5, from 233 ratings across G2 and Capterra (233) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Not published | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 29 ratings on G2 (29) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $5/mo | Free plan: No | 4.2 out of 5, from 6 ratings across G2 and Capterra (6) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | n/a | Direct alternative |
 | Price: Usage-based | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 17,730 ratings on G2 (17,730) | Same category as EdgeDB |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 556 ratings on Capterra (556) | Same category as EdgeDB |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 3.5 out of 5, from 19,234 ratings across SourceForge, G2, Trustpilot and more (19,234) | Same category as EdgeDB |
Why people consider alternatives to EdgeDB
Gel is an integrated data platform built on top of PostgreSQL, designed to modernize the relational database experience. It provides a fresh approach to data modeling with object types and links instead of traditional JOINs, simplifying…
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in data & databases.
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (data & databases) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as EdgeDB" fit the category but replace EdgeDB less directly.
EdgeDB by the numbers
| Metric | EdgeDB | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | 67% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 4 tools | 2 | #145 of 507 (joint) |
| Integrations listed | 1 | 2 | #35 of 60 (joint) tools with at least one integration recorded |
Listed as an alternative to: #137 on 2026-10-16 to #145 on 2026-11-05 (rank among 507 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All API Tools data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position.
Cite this: Toolradar, “EdgeDB by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Data & Databases leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Data & Databases tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 135 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DataForSEO | $1/mo |
| 2 | Drizzle Studio | $1.67/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | JSON Editor Online | $2/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Anytype | $4/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | CPFHub.io | $4/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 23 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Wearables | $4/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 1 | agmsg | $4/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Stackby | $4.20/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Dolt | $5/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Dome (YC F25) | $5/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, flat team plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 20 tools priced as a flat team plan, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI2SQL | $9/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 2 | Prisma | $10/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 2 | Upstash | $10/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 4 | Firecrawl | $19/mo flat, billed monthly |
| 4 | SpecStream | $19/mo flat, billed monthly |
Most media coverage, last 30 days
Number of distinct articles published in the last 30 days by independent press, blogs and newsletters that mention the tool. A story carried by several outlets counts once; the vendor's own blog, review sites, forums and republishing sites do not count.
Counted among 15 tools mentioned in the last 30 days.
| # | Tool | Articles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Google Cloud | 27 articles |
| 2 | ZoomInfo | 6 articles |
| 3 | SolarWinds | 5 articles |
| 4 | SerpAPI | 4 articles |
| 5 | MongoDB | 3 articles |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 178 of 569 Data & Databases tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Data & Databases leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Data & Databases statistics.
8 alternatives to EdgeDB
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as EdgeDB" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
PostgreSQL
100% free Battle-tested at scaleAdvanced open source SQL database
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,094 ratings, Sep 2026
Free
- 2
Supabase
Free planOpen source Firebase alternative
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 233 ratings, Sep 2026
From $25/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 3
CockroachDB
Free planDistributed SQL database built for cloud
4.3 /5 on G2 · 29 ratings, Aug 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 4
PlanetScale
PaidServerless PostgreSQL and MySQL databases with branching
4.2 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 6 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5/mo, billed monthly
- 5
Neon
Free planServerless PostgreSQL with auto-scaling and instant recovery
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 6
AWS
Paid Battle-tested at scaleThe cloud infrastructure that powers half the internet
4.4 /5 on G2 · 17,730 ratings, May 2026
Price not published
Same category as EdgeDB
- 7
Google Cloud
PaidEnterprise cloud with AI/ML strengths and BigQuery
4.6 /5 on Capterra · 556 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as EdgeDB
- 8
Oracle Cloud
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleEnterprise cloud infrastructure from the database company
3.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2, Trustpilot and more · 19,234 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
Same category as EdgeDB
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to EdgeDB?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to EdgeDB are PostgreSQL, Supabase, CockroachDB. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to EdgeDB?
Yes. PostgreSQL is 100% free (no paid upgrade path) (Advanced open source SQL database). Freemium tools on this list offer a free tier with paid upgrades; they are not the same as fully free.
Why do people look for EdgeDB alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from EdgeDB: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in data & databases. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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