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Model first vs Supabase
Supabase provides a hosted Postgres backend and auth, but does not generate code from diagrams.
Which to pick
Pick Model first if you want…
- Visual modeling with auto code generation
- Integrations with multiple ORMs or 29 SQL dialects (on Model first's list, not Supabase's)
Pick Supabase if you want…
- Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Hosted Postgres backend
- Open-source code (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
- Integrations with React, Next.js or Flutter (on Supabase's list, not Model first's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Model first:Model First lets developers design visual domain models and automatically generate production-ready code for their chosen stack.
- Supabase:Supabase is an open-source platform that provides a hosted Postgres database with auth, realtime, storage, edge functions and vector search.
- Best for
- Model first:Visual modeling with auto code generation
- Supabase:Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Who it’s for
- Model first:Developers building data-centric applications who want to sync design and implementation.
- Supabase:Developers building web, mobile or AI apps who need a full backend without managing servers.
- Pricing
- Model first:Free
- Supabase:Freemium
- Plans
- Model first:—
- Supabase:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Team $599 per month
- Open source
- Model first:—
- Supabase:Yes, 110,974 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Model first:multiple ORMs, 29 SQL dialects
- Supabase:React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Stripe
Model first features
- Visual diagram editor. Create intuitive diagrams that represent entity relationships and domain structures.
- Automatic code generation. Generate production-ready code tailored to your selected technology stack.
- SQL dialect support. Works with 29 different SQL dialects for broad database compatibility.
- Extensive generator library. Access 76 code generators covering various languages and frameworks.
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.
Model first vs Supabase FAQ
Is Model first or Supabase free?+
Model first is listed as free on DevHunt. Supabase has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Is Model first or Supabase open source?+
Supabase is open source (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Model first.
Do Model first and Supabase integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Model first lists multiple ORMs and 29 SQL dialects; Supabase lists React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native and 3 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.