Appwrite vs Supabase
Is it time to switch? We break down the differences so you can stop bleeding money.
Choose Supabase.
If you want to own your data, save money, and avoid vendor lock-in, Supabase is more popular among developers.
What Actually Matters
No fluff — just the differences that affect your decision
Both open source, different licenses: Appwrite uses BSD-3-Clause, Supabase uses Apache-2.0. Check the fine print if you're building commercial.
Both can run on your own metal with Docker. Full data ownership, no cloud dependency. We have deploy guides for each.
Supabase leads at 111.5k stars vs 57.7k, but both have solid communities. You won't be alone with either choice.
Both written in TypeScript. Same ecosystem, same talent pool — makes switching easier if you ever need to.
Want self-hosted with a single docker command? Go Appwrite. Need postgres under the hood? Go Supabase. For most teams: pick the one you can own.
Appwrite
Appwrite® - complete cloud infrastructure for your web, mobile and AI apps. Including Auth, Databases, Storage, Functions, Messaging, Hosting, Realtime and more
Why Choose Appwrite
- ✓Self-hosted with a single Docker command
- ✓Modular architecture — use only what you need
Drawbacks
- ×Smaller ecosystem than Firebase or Supabase
- ×Limited built-in analytics and reporting
Supabase
The Postgres development platform. Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.
Why Choose Supabase
- ✓Postgres under the hood
- ✓No vendor lock-in
Drawbacks
- ×Self-hosting can be complex
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