Supabase vs Azure Database for MySQL

Postgres + auth + storage + realtime meets mysql with a microsoft hug—managed so you don't have to babysit your database. 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

Azure Database for MySQL

MySQL with a Microsoft hug—managed so you don't have to babysit your database.

Pros

• Fully managed with automated backups and patching
• High availability built-in with flexible server options
• Seamless integration with other Azure services
• Strong security features like encryption and firewall rules

Cons

• Can get pricey compared to self-hosted MySQL
• Limited control over underlying infrastructure

The Verdict

Use Supabase if: You want open source and can live with newer ecosystem.

Use Azure Database for MySQL if: You prioritize fully managed with automated backups and patching over what Supabase offers.

The Bottom Line

Supabase wins

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