What is the difference between Supabase and Hasura?

Supabase is best for Developers who want a full backend with Postgres at the core, while Hasura is best for Developers wanting instant GraphQL APIs on their database. Supabase starts at $25/mo and Hasura starts at Free.

Is Supabase or Hasura cheaper?

Supabase starts at $25/mo with a free tier. Hasura starts at Free with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to Hasura?

Both Supabase and Hasura offer free tiers.

Supabase vs Hasura

Supabase is Open-source Firebase alternative providing a Postgres database, authentication, storage, and edge functions, while Hasura is Instant GraphQL and REST APIs on Postgres, SQL Server, and other data sources. The biggest difference up front: Hasura is free, while Supabase starts at $25/mo. Supabase is built for developers who want a full backend with postgres at the core, whereas Hasura targets developers wanting instant graphql apis on their database.

At a glance

	Supabase	Hasura
Best for	Developers who want a full backend with Postgres at the core	Developers wanting instant GraphQL APIs on their database
Starting price	$25/mo	Free
Free tier	✓	✓
Open source	✓	✓
Free tier available	✓	✓
Open source	✓	✓
Auth	✓	✓
Edge Functions	✓	—
GraphQL	—	✓
Postgres	✓	—
Real-Time	—	✓
Realtime	✓	—
Remote Schemas	—	✓
Storage	✓	—

Supabase

Strengths

Full Postgres database with SQL access and extensions
Open source with self-hosting option for full control
Built-in auth, storage, and realtime subscriptions
Generous free tier for prototyping and small projects

Weaknesses

Free tier pauses inactive projects after one week
Edge functions are still maturing compared to alternatives
Connection pooling can be tricky at scale
Dashboard can feel overwhelming with many features

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Hasura

Strengths

Open source and transparent
Includes GraphQL as a core feature, purpose-built for database workflows
Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
Free for 1 project — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in database
Community support can be slower than the dedicated support teams at commercial alternatives

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The bottom line

Pricing: Hasura is completely free (Free for 1 project), which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. Supabase starts at $25/mo, but Free for 2 projects, pauses after inactivity. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: Supabase offers Edge Functions, Postgres and Realtime that Hasura lacks. Hasura brings GraphQL, Real-Time and Remote Schemas that Supabase does not have. Both share Auth.

Team fit: Supabase is geared toward any size teams, while Hasura is aimed at small teams teams. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Open source: Both Supabase and Hasura are open source, so self-hosting and code audits are on the table with either choice.

Where each tool shines: Supabase's biggest strengths are: full postgres database with sql access and extensions. open source with self-hosting option for full control. Hasura's biggest strengths are: open source and transparent. includes graphql as a core feature, purpose-built for database workflows.

Watch out for: With Supabase, users commonly note that free tier pauses inactive projects after one week. With Hasura, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose Supabase if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: developers who want a full backend with postgres at the core
You specifically need Edge Functions and Postgres
You care about open source with self-hosting option for full control
Your team size fits the any size profile Supabase is designed for
The free tier works for you: free for 2 projects, pauses after inactivity

Choose Hasura if...

Your profile matches its sweet spot: developers wanting instant graphql apis on their database
Budget is a hard constraint — Hasura is free, Supabase is not
You specifically need GraphQL and Real-Time
You care about includes graphql as a core feature, purpose-built for database workflows
Your team size fits the small teams profile Hasura is designed for