# Serverpod or Serverpod Mini?

https://docs.serverpod.dev/2.6.0/get-started/serverpod-vs-mini

Serverpod Mini is a lightweight version of Serverpod that is perfect for small projects or when you want to try out Serverpod without setting up a Postgres database. If you start with Mini, you can upgrade to the full version of Serverpod anytime.

**[Get started with Mini](https://docs.serverpod.dev/2.6.0/get-started/get-started-with-mini.md)**

**Serverpod vs Serverpod Mini comparison**

| Feature               | Serverpod | Serverpod Mini |
| --------------------- | :-------: | :------------: |
| Remote method calls   |     ✅     |        ✅       |
| Generated data models |     ✅     |        ✅       |
| Streaming data        |     ✅     |        ✅       |
| Custom auth           |     ✅     |        ✅       |
| Pre-built auth        |     ✅     |                |
| Postgres database ORM |     ✅     |                |
| Task scheduling       |     ✅     |                |
| Basic logging         |     ✅     |        ✅       |
| Serverpod Insights    |     ✅     |                |
| Caching               |     ✅     |        ✅       |
| File uploads          |     ✅     |                |
| Health checks         |     ✅     |                |
| Relic web server      |     ✅     |                |
| Easy deployment       |     ✅     |        ✅       |