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Server Compass vs NeonDB
Compare full-stack VPS deployment with self-hosted databases against NeonDB's serverless Postgres. Choose complete infrastructure ownership or managed serverless database.
Own Your Infrastructure
No Vendor Lock-in
VPS Pricing
Full Stack
App + DB + Cron
$0
Database cost on VPS
Unlimited
Storage (VPS-limited)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Server Compass | NeonDB |
|---|---|---|
| Platform scope | Full-stack (apps + databases) | Database only |
| Database hosting | Self-hosted on VPS | Serverless cloud |
| Infrastructure ownership | ||
| Database options | PostgreSQL, MySQL, Supabase | Postgres only |
| CSV import/export | Manual SQL | |
| SSH access | Full terminal | |
| File browser | ||
| Cron jobs | Visual management | |
| Application deployment | Docker, PM2, Compose | |
| Storage limits | VPS disk size | 512MB-10GB free → paid |
| Branching | Manual backups | Instant branches |
| Pricing model | One-time + VPS | Free tier + usage-based |
| Connection pooling | DIY | Built-in |
Pricing Comparison
Server Compass
$19
one-time
- Desktop app (lifetime)
- Self-hosted PostgreSQL, MySQL, Supabase
- Unlimited databases on VPS
- CSV import/export
- No storage fees (VPS disk)
- Deploy apps + databases together
- Pay only VPS ($5-20/mo)
Total: $19 + VPS ($5-20/mo). Host unlimited databases on your VPS.
NeonDB
Free / $19+
per month
- Free: 512MB storage, 1 project
- Pro: $19/month (8GB storage)
- Additional storage: $3.50/8GB
- Compute: $0.16/hour when active
- Scale: Custom pricing
- Database only (no app hosting)
Pro plan: $19/mo + compute charges. Multi-database costs scale linearly.
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Server Compass if...
- You need full-stack deployments (apps + databases)
- You want complete database control
- You need CSV import/export tools
- You want to avoid database vendor lock-in
- You need multiple database types (Postgres, MySQL)
- You prefer one-time costs
- You need SSH access to database server
- You want unlimited storage (VPS-limited)
Choose NeonDB if...
- You only need a Postgres database (no app hosting)
- You want serverless scaling
- You need instant database branching
- You prefer managed backups and monitoring
- You want pay-per-compute pricing
- You need Neon-specific features
- You want zero database management
Ready to Own Your Infrastructure?
Download Server Compass and start deploying on your own VPS with the same polished experience you expect from premium platforms.