Appwrite vs Supabase
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Appwrite
Open-source backend platform for web, mobile, and Flutter developers
4.4
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.4
vs4.5
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Appwrite
Supabase
Authentication
Databases
Storage
Serverless functions
Messaging
Realtime
PostgreSQL database
Edge functions
REST & GraphQL APIs
Appwrite Pros
- Self-hostable Firebase alternative
- Multi-platform SDKs
- Docker-based easy setup
- Active development and community
Appwrite Cons
- Cloud free tier has request limits
- Fewer third-party integrations than Firebase
- Younger ecosystem
Supabase Pros
- Open source — no vendor lock-in
- Full PostgreSQL power (not a NoSQL compromise)
- Best free tier in the backend-as-a-service space
- Excellent developer experience and documentation
- Row Level Security for fine-grained access control
Supabase Cons
- Free projects pause after 1 week of inactivity
- Self-hosting is complex to maintain
- Smaller ecosystem than Firebase for mobile