Compare open source Postgres flexibility against Google's integrated backend stack.
Pick Supabase when you want a real SQL database you can query directly, own your schema, and keep the door open to self-hosting. Pick Firebase when your app is mostly mobile, real-time sync matters more than relational modeling, and you're already deep in the Google ecosystem.
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| Attribute | Firebase | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Database | Database |
| Pricing Model | freemium | freemium |
| Starting Price | Free | Free / $25/mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | web, iOS, Android | web, postgres, edge |