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MongoDB vs Supabase

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
MongoDB: Document database
Supabase: Open source Firebase alternative
Pricing Model
MongoDB: freemium
Supabase: freemium
Starting Price
MongoDB: $0/mo
Supabase: $25/mo
Free Plan
MongoDB: Yes
Supabase: Yes
GitHub Stars
MongoDB: 28.4k
Supabase: 105.0k
npm Downloads/wk
MongoDB: 11.2M
Supabase: 20.7M
GitHub Forks
MongoDB: 5.8k
Supabase: 12.9k
Open Issues
MongoDB: 28
Supabase: 1.1k
Tags
MongoDB: nosql, document, atlas, aggregation
Supabase: postgresql, baas, realtime, open-source

MongoDB vs Supabase: which to choose

Supabase has the larger community with 105.0k GitHub stars against 28.4k for MongoDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

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

Choose MongoDB if you lean toward nosql and document; 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 MongoDB or Supabase better?

It depends on your priorities. MongoDB has 28.4k 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 MongoDB cheaper than Supabase?

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

What are the main differences between MongoDB and Supabase?

MongoDB is tagged as nosql, document, atlas while Supabase is tagged as postgresql, baas, realtime. MongoDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 28.4k GitHub stars. Supabase uses a freemium model with 105.0k GitHub stars.

Does MongoDB or Supabase have a free plan?

Yes, both MongoDB and Supabase offer a free plan.

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