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Model first vs Supabase
Short answer: Pick Model first if you want visual modeling with auto code generation; pick Supabase if you want Postgres-backed backend as a service. Model first is free; Supabase has a free plan, paid from $25/month.
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
- Starting price
- Model first:—
- Supabase:$25/month (Pro)
- Free plan or trial
- Model first:—
- Supabase:Free plan (Free)
- 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
What is the difference between Model first and Supabase?+
Supabase provides a hosted Postgres backend and auth, but does not generate code from diagrams.
Should I use Model first or Supabase?+
Pick Model first if you want visual modeling with auto code generation or 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 or open-source code (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).
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.