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hidane vs Supabase
Supabase provides a full Postgres backend, not a Firestore-compatible emulator
hidaneA Firestore emulator without Java, in one Rust binary
SupabaseOpen-source Postgres development platformWhich to pick
Pick hidane if you want…
- Java-free Firestore emulation
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with firebase-admin (Node) (on hidane's list, not Supabase's)
Pick Supabase if you want…
- Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Postgres-based backend platform
- Integrations with React, Next.js or Flutter (on Supabase's list, not hidane's)
Side by side
- What it is
- hidane:hidane is a Rust-based Firestore emulator that runs without Java.
- Supabase:Supabase is an open-source platform that provides a hosted Postgres database with auth, realtime, storage, edge functions and vector search.
- Best for
- hidane:Java-free Firestore emulation
- Supabase:Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Who it’s for
- hidane:Developers needing a local Firestore emulator without a JDK.
- Supabase:Developers building web, mobile or AI apps who need a full backend without managing servers.
- Pricing
- hidane:Open source
- Supabase:Freemium
- Plans
- hidane:—
- Supabase:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Team $599 per month
- Open source
- hidane:Yes, 3 GitHub stars
- Supabase:Yes, 110,974 GitHub stars
- Works with
- hidane:firebase-admin (Node)
- Supabase:React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Stripe
hidane features
- Single binary, no JVM. Runs as one Rust executable, eliminating the need for a Java runtime.
- Millisecond startup. Starts in ~5.5 ms and uses only 7.4 MiB of memory.
- Full protocol support. Implements gRPC, REST and WebChannel on a single port for all SDKs.
- Export/Import compatibility. Exports and imports data in the official emulator format.
- Parity testing. Validated against 28 recorded fixtures to match official emulator responses.
- Multiple install methods. Available via curl script, Homebrew, npm, cargo, Docker and binary releases.
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.
hidane vs Supabase FAQ
Is hidane or Supabase free?+
hidane is free and open source. Supabase has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Which is cheaper, hidane or Supabase?+
hidane is free, so it costs less. Supabase starts at $25/month (Pro).
Is hidane or Supabase open source?+
Yes, both are open source: hidane (hidane-dev/hidane on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license) and Supabase (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).
Do hidane and Supabase integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: hidane lists firebase-admin (Node); Supabase lists React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native and 3 more.
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