Supabase vs Firebase
Pick Supabase if you want: postgres database + auth + storage, default backend for ai builders.
Pick Firebase if you want: nosql database, auth and hosting, great for mobile.
| Tool | Best for | Skill | Free tier | Paid from | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Postgres database + auth + storage, default backend for AI builders | beginner | Yes (projects pause when inactive) | $25/mo src 2026-10-13 | Free projects pause after inactivity |
| Firebase | NoSQL database, auth and hosting, great for mobile | beginner | Yes (Spark) | Usage-based (Blaze) src 2026-10-13 | Usage-based billing can surprise; NoSQL modeling |