Firebase vs Supabase

Firebase

Supabase

Firebase

Supabase

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AppAlter Comparison Verdict

Why Choose Firebase?

Firebase excels in providing real-time database capabilities for mobile and web applications but is limited by its cloud-only infrastructure.

Best Suited For:

Mobile app developers needing real-time features
Small teams looking for an integrated development platform

⚠️ Potential Dealbreaker:

Must not be used by teams requiring on-premises hosting or strict data residency compliance

Why Choose Supabase?

Supabase is the undisputed open-source backend-as-a-service leader, combining Postgres reliability with instant APIs, Auth, and AI vector capabilities.

Best Suited For:

Developers escaping Firebase vendor lock-in
AI apps needing pgvector

Firebase vs Supabase comparison
Pricing	Free	Free
Free Trial	✗ No	✗ No
User Rating	No ratings	4.8/5 (3.5K)
Open Source	✗ No	✓ Yes
Category	Web Hosting & Cloud	Development
Median TTFB (Speed)	240 ms	—
12-Month Uptime	99.96%	—

Firebase Pros

Real-time data synchronization across clients
Comprehensive suite of integrated tools for app development
Strong support for serverless architecture with Cloud Functions

Supabase Pros

No pros listed yet.

Firebase Cons

No option for self-hosting, limiting control over data
Pricing can escalate quickly with high usage of database reads/writes

Supabase Cons

No cons listed yet.

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