Firebase vs Supabase
Firebase vs Supabase: which to choose
Supabase has the larger community with 105.0k GitHub stars against 5.1k for Firebase, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Firebase starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Supabase.
Choose Firebase if you lean toward nosql and baas; 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 Firebase or Supabase better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Firebase has 5.1k 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 Firebase cheaper than Supabase?▾
Firebase starts at $0/mo while Supabase starts at $25/mo. Firebase has a free plan. Supabase has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Firebase and Supabase?▾
Firebase is tagged as nosql, baas, google while Supabase is tagged as postgresql, baas, realtime. Firebase uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 5.1k GitHub stars. Supabase uses a freemium model with 105.0k GitHub stars.
Does Firebase or Supabase have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Firebase and Supabase offer a free plan.