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Supabase vs SurrealDB

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Supabase: Open source Firebase alternative
SurrealDB: Multi-model database for the realtime web
Pricing Model
Supabase: freemium
SurrealDB: open-source
Starting Price
Supabase: $25/mo
SurrealDB: $0/mo
Free Plan
Supabase: Yes
SurrealDB: Yes
GitHub Stars
Supabase: 105.0k
SurrealDB: 32.5k
npm Downloads/wk
Supabase: 20.7M
SurrealDB: 25.8k
GitHub Forks
Supabase: 12.9k
SurrealDB: 1.3k
Open Issues
Supabase: 1.1k
SurrealDB: 680
Tags
Supabase: postgresql, baas, realtime, open-source
SurrealDB: multi-model, rust, open-source, realtime

Supabase vs SurrealDB: which to choose

Supabase has the larger community with 105.0k GitHub stars against 32.5k for SurrealDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

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

Choose Supabase if you lean toward postgresql and baas; choose SurrealDB if multi-model and rust matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Supabase or SurrealDB better?

It depends on your priorities. Supabase has 105.0k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while SurrealDB has 32.5k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is Supabase cheaper than SurrealDB?

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

What are the main differences between Supabase and SurrealDB?

Supabase is tagged as postgresql, baas, realtime while SurrealDB is tagged as multi-model, rust, open-source. Supabase uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 105.0k GitHub stars. SurrealDB uses a open-source model with 32.5k GitHub stars.

Does Supabase or SurrealDB have a free plan?

Yes, both Supabase and SurrealDB offer a free plan.

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