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EdgeDB vs Supabase

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
EdgeDB: Graph-relational database with a strict schema
Supabase: Open source Firebase alternative
Pricing Model
EdgeDB: freemium
Supabase: freemium
Starting Price
EdgeDB: $0/mo
Supabase: $25/mo
Free Plan
EdgeDB: Yes
Supabase: Yes
GitHub Stars
EdgeDB: 14.1k
Supabase: 105.0k
npm Downloads/wk
EdgeDB: 1.9k
Supabase: 20.7M
GitHub Forks
EdgeDB: 450
Supabase: 12.9k
Open Issues
EdgeDB: 947
Supabase: 1.1k
Tags
EdgeDB: postgres, graph-relational, typed, open-source
Supabase: postgresql, baas, realtime, open-source

EdgeDB vs Supabase: which to choose

Supabase has the larger community with 105.0k GitHub stars against 14.1k for EdgeDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Both charge from day one, but EdgeDB starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Supabase.

Choose EdgeDB if you lean toward postgres and graph-relational; 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 EdgeDB or Supabase better?

It depends on your priorities. EdgeDB has 14.1k 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 EdgeDB cheaper than Supabase?

EdgeDB starts at $0/mo while Supabase starts at $25/mo. EdgeDB has a free plan. Supabase has a free plan.

What are the main differences between EdgeDB and Supabase?

EdgeDB is tagged as postgres, graph-relational, typed while Supabase is tagged as postgresql, baas, realtime. EdgeDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 14.1k GitHub stars. Supabase uses a freemium model with 105.0k GitHub stars.

Does EdgeDB or Supabase have a free plan?

Yes, both EdgeDB and Supabase offer a free plan.

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