Supabase vs Azure SQL Database

Postgres + auth + storage + realtime meets sql server's cloud-bound cousin. 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 SQL Database

SQL Server's cloud-bound cousin. All the enterprise-grade features, none of the hardware headaches.

Pros

• Fully managed with automated backups and high availability
• Built-in intelligence for performance tuning and security
• Supports serverless compute and Hyperscale for massive scalability

Cons

• Can get pricey for high-performance workloads
• Limited to Microsoft SQL Server compatibility

The Verdict

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

Use Azure SQL Database if: You prioritize fully managed with automated backups and high availability over what Supabase offers.

The Bottom Line

Supabase wins

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