Appwrite vs Supabase Auth

Open-source Firebase alternative that actually lets you self-host without selling your soul to a cloud provider meets free with supabase. Here's our take.

Appwrite

Open-source Firebase alternative that actually lets you self-host without selling your soul to a cloud provider.

Pros

• Fully open-source with self-hosting on Docker for complete control
• Built-in authentication, databases, storage, and real-time features in one package
• RESTful and GraphQL APIs with auto-generated SDKs for multiple languages
• No vendor lock-in—migrate away anytime without rewriting your app

Cons

• Self-hosting requires DevOps skills and ongoing maintenance
• Less polished UI and documentation compared to commercial giants like Firebase
• Community support can be slower than paid enterprise options

Supabase Auth

Nice Pick

Free with Supabase. Good enough for most apps.

Pros

• Free
• Integrated with Supabase
• Row-level security
• Social logins

Cons

• Less polished UI
• Fewer features
• Tied to Supabase

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Appwrite is a hosting & deployment while Supabase Auth is a authentication. We picked Supabase Auth based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Supabase Auth wins

Based on overall popularity. Supabase Auth is more widely used, but Appwrite excels in its own space.

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