Firebase vs Supabase
Supabase leverages the full power of Postgres as a backend and it's open-source, while Firebase gives you access to Google's ecosystem along with real-time features and NoSQL databases.
What's good about...
Firebase
- Generous free tier for small to medium projects
- Real-time database with synchronization
- Complete user auth system with social login
- Seamless integration with other Google Cloud services
- Solid mobile SDK for iOS and Android
Supabase
- Full PostgreSQL access: direct access to the database, not an abstraction
- Open Source: Avoids vendor lock-in and can be self-hosted
- Combines database, authentication, storage, and serverless functions in one platform
- Generous free tier: suitable for small projects
Price comparison
How do Firebase's prices compare against Supabase?
Object Storage
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Managed PostgreSQL
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Serverless 25M Executions
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Free egress allowance
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1 TB of egress beyond allowance
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Heads up: We do our best to keep these specs & prices accurate. However, cloud costs may fluctuate based on region, usage, and other factors not listed here. These are estimates based on common setups and are for informational purposes only. Always verify current rates & exact specs with the provider before provisioning.
Which services do they offer
Here are some managed services that Firebase and Supabase offer:
Company details
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| Website | firebase.google.com | supabase.com |
| Headquarters | United States of America | United States of America |
| Founded | 2011 | 2020 |
| Data Center Locations | 42 | 16 |
| Example Customers | The New York Times, Duolingo, Venmo, Trivago, Ctrip, Gameloft | Mozilla, GitHub, 1Password, Pika, Humata |
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Our data for Firebase was last updated on Feb. 12, 2026, and for Supabase on Feb. 12, 2026.