Supabase vs Appwrite

Postgres + auth + storage + realtime meets open-source firebase alternative that actually lets you self-host without selling your soul to a cloud provider. Here's our take.

Supabase

Nice Pick

Postgres + auth + storage + realtime. The Firebase that doesn't lock you in.

Pros

• Open source
• Generous free tier
• Full Postgres
• Auth built-in
• Realtime

Cons

• Newer ecosystem
• Less documentation
• Some rough edges

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

The Verdict

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

The Bottom Line

Supabase wins

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