Comparison · Backend-as-a-service
Supabase vs
Firebase.
Supabase is the modern open-source option, Firebase is the mature default. The choice usually comes down to SQL preference and lock-in tolerance.
Vedwix verdict
Depends on use case
When each wins · 01
Pick by use case.
When Supabase wins
Supabase
You want PostgreSQL, SQL, and an open-source escape hatch.
When Firebase wins
Firebase
You're mobile-first, need Google's scale, and SQL isn't a hard requirement.
Feature-by-feature · 02
Direct comparison.
| Feature | Supabase | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Database | PostgreSQL | Firestore (NoSQL) |
| Auth | Comprehensive | Comprehensive |
| Realtime | Realtime engine | Native |
| Edge functions | Yes | Cloud Functions |
| Self-hosting | Yes | No |
| Pricing predictability | Better | Pay per read/write |
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Talk to usVedwix take · 03
Our take.
For SQL-shaped apps, Supabase. For mobile-first apps with mostly document patterns, Firebase. Both are strong defaults.