CockroachDB vs Supabase
CockroachDB vs Supabase: which to choose
Supabase has the larger community with 105.0k GitHub stars against 32.2k for CockroachDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but CockroachDB starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Supabase.
Choose CockroachDB if you lean toward distributed and sql; choose Supabase if postgresql and baas matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is CockroachDB or Supabase better?▾
It depends on your priorities. CockroachDB has 32.2k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Supabase has 105.0k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is CockroachDB cheaper than Supabase?▾
CockroachDB starts at $0/mo while Supabase starts at $25/mo. CockroachDB has a free plan. Supabase has a free plan.
What are the main differences between CockroachDB and Supabase?▾
CockroachDB is tagged as distributed, sql, postgresql while Supabase is tagged as postgresql, baas, realtime. CockroachDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 32.2k GitHub stars. Supabase uses a freemium model with 105.0k GitHub stars.
Does CockroachDB or Supabase have a free plan?▾
Yes, both CockroachDB and Supabase offer a free plan.