Supabase vs Directus
Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs
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Directus
Open-source headless CMS and data platform
4.5
Editorial RatingQuick Comparison
Rating
4.5
vs4.5
Starting Price
Free
vsFree
Pricing Model
freemium
vsfreemium
Feature
Supabase
Directus
PostgreSQL database
Authentication
Storage
Edge functions
Realtime
REST & GraphQL APIs
REST & GraphQL API
Role-based access
File management
Webhooks
Custom dashboards
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
Directus Pros
- Database-agnostic
- Beautiful admin UI
- Strong API
- Active community
Directus Cons
- Cloud plans expensive
- Learning curve for complex setups
- Self-hosting requires maintenance