Supabase vs BigQuery

Postgres + auth + storage + realtime meets google's data warehouse that makes querying petabytes feel like a casual stroll, as long as you don't mind the bill. 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

BigQuery

Google's data warehouse that makes querying petabytes feel like a casual stroll, as long as you don't mind the bill.

Pros

• Serverless architecture means zero infrastructure management
• Blazing-fast SQL queries on massive datasets with Google's distributed processing
• Built-in machine learning and seamless integration with Google Cloud services

Cons

• Costs can spiral quickly with complex queries or large data scans
• Limited control over performance tuning compared to self-managed warehouses

The Verdict

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

Use BigQuery if: You prioritize serverless architecture means zero infrastructure management over what Supabase offers.

The Bottom Line

Supabase wins

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