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CockroachDB vs Neon: GitHub, npm & hiring signals

A live, signal-by-signal comparison of CockroachDB and Neon — GitHub stars, npm downloads, and how many of the 27 public signal sources Sigmon can track for each. Numbers below are detected right now.

CockroachDB

cockroachdb

Top-repo stars
32.4k
npm/wk
116
Trackable sources
27/27
Domain
www.cockroachlabs.com

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Full CockroachDB signal breakdown

Neon

neondatabase

Top-repo stars
23.1k
npm/wk
2.7M
Trackable sources
27/27
Domain
neon.tech
Full Neon signal breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Is CockroachDB or Neon more popular?
By GitHub stars, CockroachDB currently leads Neon (32.4k vs 23.1k). Stars are only one signal — Sigmon also tracks npm downloads, release velocity and hiring so you can judge momentum, not just size.
How do CockroachDB and Neon compare?
This page puts CockroachDB and Neon side by side on the signals that predict momentum: GitHub stars and release cadence, npm download trend, hiring activity and pricing changes — refreshed weekly.
Can I track both CockroachDB and Neon?
Yes. Add both to Sigmon free and get a single weekly brief covering every move either one makes — releases, pricing changes, funding and hiring.