Product Rating Aug 12 2025
Two popular BaaS in the balance of developer experience, cost, and lock-in
We compare Supabase and Firebase solutions across identity, database, storage, and real-time capabilities.
“Your decision should be based on the balance of data model, cost, and lock-in.”
Supabase vs Firebase
In the world of Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS), Supabase and Firebase are two powerful options. Decision; The data model is shaped by pricing and lock-in risk.
Feature Comparison
- Auth: OAuth/SSO support, multi-factor authentication
- Database: Supabase (Postgres); Firebase (NoSQL/Firestore)
- Realtime: Line-based listening vs. pub/sub approach
- Storage: CDN integration, rules, and signed URL
Cost and Operation
- Monitor query and bandwidth limits for predictable cost
- Set up ETL/Lake connections for advanced reporting
For Which Scenario?
- Supabase: Powerful integration with SQL-loving teams, analytics, and BI
- Firebase: Mobile/real-time-heavy, fast MVP and push notification ecosystem
Conclusion: Choose your architecture based on product-market fit; use hybrid if necessary.
