Supabase Auth vs OAuth

Free with Supabase meets the security dance everyone hates but can't live without. Here's our take.

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

OAuth

The security dance everyone hates but can't live without. Delegating access without sharing passwords, because trust is a token.

Pros

• Eliminates password sharing for third-party apps
• Standardized across major platforms like Google and Facebook
• Granular scopes for fine-grained access control

Cons

• Implementation complexity leads to frequent security flaws
• Token management can be a debugging nightmare

The Verdict

Use Supabase Auth if: You want free and can live with less polished ui.

Use OAuth if: You prioritize eliminates password sharing for third-party apps over what Supabase Auth offers.

The Bottom Line

Supabase Auth wins

Free with Supabase. Good enough for most apps.