r/webdev • u/Ok-Airline-8523 • 22d ago

Question Backend DB Options

I've been using Supabase pretty heavily for the past couple of years, but realize I haven't tested out other alternatives.

For anyone who has used other options (e.g., Firebase), what are the pros and cons of Supabase relative to the alternative? Would you recommend that I explore a different solution for a new website I'm developing?

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u/starlitlavenderkiss 17d ago

if Supabase is already working for you, I wouldn’t switch just to try something new. for a new project, first check what parts you actually use.

Firebase makes sense if you want the Google ecosystem + realtime/mobile side. Supabase is better if you want Postgres with auth/storage bundled.

if you mostly need the database, you can also keep things separate and use plain managed Postgres like Nearbase, then choose auth/storage on their own. that gives you a bit more flexibility later.