Strapi vs Supabase
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Strapi
Open-source headless CMS — design APIs fast and manage content easily
4.3
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.3
vs4.5
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Strapi
Supabase
Content type builder
REST & GraphQL
Role-based access
Plugin marketplace
Media library
i18n support
PostgreSQL database
Authentication
Storage
Edge functions
Realtime
REST & GraphQL APIs
Strapi Pros
- Most popular open-source headless CMS
- Highly customizable with plugins
- Great developer experience
- Large community
Strapi Cons
- Can be resource-heavy for large sites
- Breaking changes between major versions
- Cloud plans are pricey
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