Supabase vs Appwrite
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
4.5
vs4.4
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Supabase
Appwrite
PostgreSQL database
Authentication
Storage
Edge functions
Realtime
REST & GraphQL APIs
Databases
Serverless functions
Messaging
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
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