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DearSQL vs Supabase
Supabase is an open-source Postgres platform with APIs, whereas DearSQL is a local multi-DB client.
Which to pick
Pick DearSQL if you want…
- Native multi-DB client without Electron
- Integrations with SQLite, PostgreSQL or MySQL (on DearSQL's list, not Supabase's)
Pick Supabase if you want…
- Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Open-source Postgres backend
- Integrations with React, Next.js or Flutter (on Supabase's list, not DearSQL's)
Side by side
- What it is
- DearSQL:DearSQL is a native desktop SQL client for multiple databases with AI assistance and no Electron overhead.
- Supabase:Supabase is an open-source platform that provides a hosted Postgres database with auth, realtime, storage, edge functions and vector search.
- Best for
- DearSQL:Native multi-DB client without Electron
- Supabase:Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Who it’s for
- DearSQL:Developers needing a fast, cross-platform SQL client for many databases.
- Supabase:Developers building web, mobile or AI apps who need a full backend without managing servers.
- Pricing
- DearSQL:Freemium
- Supabase:Freemium
- Plans
- DearSQL:Freeforever $0
- Supabase:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Team $599 per month
- Open source
- DearSQL:Yes, 166 GitHub stars
- Supabase:Yes, 110,974 GitHub stars
- Works with
- DearSQL:SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, MSSQL
- Supabase:React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Stripe
DearSQL features
- Multi-DB support. Connect to SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Oracle, MSSQL and Redshift in one app.
- Native performance. Built in C++ with Metal, OpenGL or DirectX, starts in under a second.
- AI assistant. AI-powered help for query writing and schema navigation.
- Inline data editing. Edit table rows directly; changes are turned into proper SQL statements.
- Secure connections. SSH tunneling and TLS/SSL with encrypted saved credentials.
- Syntax highlighting & autocomplete. Full-featured editor with query history and autocomplete.
Supabase features
- Managed Postgres. Each project gets its own dedicated Postgres instance with built-in Row Level Security.
- Authentication. User sign-up, login, social OAuth and MFA with automatic JWT handling.
- Realtime API. Live data synchronization for multiplayer or collaborative experiences.
- Edge Functions. Serverless functions that run close to the database without provisioning servers.
- Storage & CDN. File storage with 1 GB free, cached egress and basic CDN for serving assets.
- Vector Embeddings. Store, index and search vector embeddings via OpenAI or Hugging Face integrations.
- Instant REST/GraphQL APIs. Auto-generated APIs for any table, accessible via the client library.
- Dashboard & Tools. SQL/Table editors, RLS policy UI, log viewer and backup controls in a web console.
DearSQL vs Supabase FAQ
Is DearSQL or Supabase free?+
DearSQL has a free plan (Freeforever) and paid plans. Supabase has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Is DearSQL or Supabase open source?+
Yes, both are open source: DearSQL (dunkbing/dearsql on GitHub) and Supabase (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).
Do DearSQL and Supabase integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: DearSQL lists SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and 5 more; Supabase lists React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native and 3 more.
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