8 Best Databases for Next.js Applications
Hey everyone 👋,
You’re reading Startup with Next.js.
Today’s issue is all about picking the right database for your Next.js projects!
Let’s explore a quick rundown of top options:
PostgreSQL 🗃️ – Ideal for complex queries and data integrity, with strong SQL support.
MySQL ⚙️ – Great for structured data and large community resources.
MongoDB 📝 – Flexible document storage, perfect for real-time updates.
Supabase 🔥 – Open-source Firebase alternative with real-time capabilities and built-in authentication.
PlanetScale 🌍 – Serverless MySQL that offers scalability and global data distribution.
FaunaDB 📊 – Serverless document database, perfect for strong consistency and complex data relationships.
Upstash ⚡ – Serverless Redis database, ideal for caching and low-latency applications.
DynamoDB 📈 – Fully managed NoSQL database, great for high throughput and unpredictable workloads.
Let me know which do you use for your projects in the “comments”.
Catch you next time,
— Avinash (@avinashvagh)