Supabase vs Firebase — Technical Deep Dive
Open-source Postgres vs Google-backed NoSQL. A comprehensive technical comparison for backend infrastructure decisions.
Supabase(BaaS)
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Firebase(BaaS)
PORTABILITY
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MOBILE SDK
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SQL Freedom vs. Ecosystem Lock-in
Supabase gives you full Postgres with portability. Firebase offers a tighter Google Cloud integration with more mature mobile SDKs.
Postgres freedom → Supabase. Mobile-first → Firebase.
Side-by-Side Manifest
| FEATURE | SUPABASE | FIREBASE |
|---|---|---|
| Database | PostgreSQL | Firestore (NoSQL) |
| Auth | GoTrue + RLS | Firebase Auth |
| Realtime | WebSockets | Firestore listeners |
| Functions | Edge (Deno) | Cloud Functions |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
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