Turso
Turso: A focused managed database service for SQLite-compatible, edge, and tenant-isolated workloads. Ranked #23 of 36 in Managed Database Hosting by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for edge and tenant-isolated SQLite workloads.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEdge and tenant-isolated SQLite workloads
- Free planYes
- Paid from$4.99/mo
- Database typeRelational
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- SQLite compatibility with branching, replicas, vector search, and concurrent writes
- Database-per-user, agent, or tenant architectures
- BYOK encryption and bring-your-own-cloud deployment
Where it doesn't
- The SQLite-compatible focus may not suit teams needing other database types
- Paid tiers use annual billing for the listed monthly-equivalent prices
- Enterprise pricing is custom rather than published
Our verdict on Turso
Turso Cloud is a managed platform for Turso and libSQL databases, combining SQLite compatibility with cloud, edge, and local-first deployment options. It is aimed at teams building traditional applications, AI agents, smart devices, multi-tenant SaaS, and tenant-isolated systems. Its database-per-user, database-per-agent, and database-per-tenant architecture also suits applications that need separate data boundaries without moving away from SQLite-compatible technology.
The pricing structure starts with a Free plan at $0 per month, billed monthly. It includes 100 databases, 5GB of storage, 500 million monthly rows read, 10 million monthly rows written, and 1 day of point-in-time restore. The Developer plan costs $4.99 per month with annual billing and adds unlimited databases, 9GB of included storage, 10 days of point-in-time restore, and 3-day audit-log retention. Scaler costs $24.92 per month with annual billing and includes 24GB of storage, 30 days of restore, and 14-day audit-log retention. Pro costs $416.58 per month with annual billing, 50GB of storage, 90 days of restore, 30-day audit-log retention, and priority email support. Enterprise has custom pricing, unlimited databases, 90 days of restore, and 24x7 priority email support.
Turso’s standout capabilities center on distributed SQLite-compatible workloads. Embedded read replicas synchronize with the primary database, while point-in-time recovery, database branching, native vector search, and concurrent writes extend the platform beyond a basic hosted database. Programmatic provisioning is available through the Platform API, with integrations for TypeScript, Python, Rust, Go, and Vercel. Web, API, and self-hosted deployment options support varied application architectures, and BYOK encryption plus bring-your-own-cloud deployment address teams with specific infrastructure requirements. Choose Turso for focused SQLite-compatible edge and tenant-isolated applications; teams requiring a broader database portfolio should consider a different managed database platform.
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Turso fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $4.99/mo |
| Database type | Relational |
| High availability | Not verified |
| Point-in-time recovery | Yes |
| Scaling model | Not verified |
| Read replicas | Yes |
| Backup retention | 10 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: TypeScript, Python, Rust, Go, Vercel |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | turso.tech |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Turso integrations
Turso lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- TypeScript
- Python
- Rust
- Go
- Vercel
Alternatives to Turso
- Amazon RDSA broad AWS-managed SQL service with high availability, scaling, and operational automation.9.4
- Amazon AuroraA managed AWS database for scalable relational workloads and global deployments.9.3
- Google Cloud SQLA capable managed SQL service for teams already operating in Google Cloud.9.2
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