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NocoDB vs Supabase
Supabase is an open-source backend (auth, storage, realtime) built on Postgres, whereas NocoDB adds a no-code UI and automation on top of any SQL DB.
NocoDBOpen-source Airtable alternative on your SQL database
SupabaseOpen-source Postgres development platformWhich to pick
Pick NocoDB if you want…
- Self-hosted no-code database UI
- Integrations with MySQL, Webhooks or Okta (on NocoDB'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 NocoDB's)
Side by side
- What it is
- NocoDB:Open-source platform that turns SQL databases into a no-code spreadsheet-style interface with multiple views and APIs.
- Supabase:Supabase is an open-source platform that provides a hosted Postgres database with auth, realtime, storage, edge functions and vector search.
- Best for
- NocoDB:Self-hosted no-code database UI
- Supabase:Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Who it’s for
- NocoDB:Product teams, developers, and businesses that need a self-hosted Airtable-like UI on existing Postgres/MySQL databases.
- Supabase:Developers building web, mobile or AI apps who need a full backend without managing servers.
- Pricing
- NocoDB:Freemium
- Supabase:Freemium
- Plans
- NocoDB:Free $0 · Plus $12 per seat per month, billed ann · Business $24 per seat per month, billed ann · Scale $45 per seat per month, billed ann · Community (Self-hosted) $0
- Supabase:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Team $599 per month
- Open source
- NocoDB:Yes, 65,214 GitHub stars
- Supabase:Yes, 110,974 GitHub stars
- Works with
- NocoDB:MySQL, Webhooks, Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, GitHub, Jira
- Supabase:React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Stripe
NocoDB features
- Multiple Views. Grid, Kanban, Gallery, Form, Calendar and Map views let users interact with data in the format they prefer.
- External DB Connectivity. Connect to existing Postgres or MySQL databases and work with live data without migration.
- API & Webhooks. Generate REST APIs and trigger webhooks for automation directly from your tables.
- ERD Diagram. Visualise database schema instantly with an interactive entity-relationship diagram.
- Collaboration. Invite team members, assign roles, comment on records and share projects for real-time teamwork.
- Automation & Workflows. Create conditional automations, scripts and workflows that run on record changes.
- Row-Level Security. Define access per row, role or team to restrict data visibility without custom SQL.
- Self-Hosted Community Edition. Free forever, fair-code version that can be deployed anywhere with unlimited records and seats.
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.
NocoDB vs Supabase FAQ
Is NocoDB or Supabase free?+
NocoDB has a free plan and paid plans. Supabase has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Is NocoDB or Supabase open source?+
Yes, both are open source: NocoDB (nocodb/nocodb on GitHub) and Supabase (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).
Do NocoDB and Supabase integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: NocoDB lists MySQL, Webhooks, Okta, Azure AD and 3 more; Supabase lists React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native and 3 more.
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