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OrmFactory vs Supabase
Supabase provides a hosted Postgres platform, while OrmFactory is a local modeling tool without cloud services.
Which to pick
Pick OrmFactory if you want…
- Model-first database design with code generation
- Integrations with MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQL Server (on OrmFactory's list, not Supabase's)
Pick Supabase if you want…
- Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Hosted Postgres development platform
- Open-source code (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
- Integrations with React, Next.js or Flutter (on Supabase's list, not OrmFactory's)
Side by side
- What it is
- OrmFactory:OrmFactory is a standalone desktop database modeling tool for model-first and database-first development.
- Supabase:Supabase is an open-source platform that provides a hosted Postgres database with auth, realtime, storage, edge functions and vector search.
- Best for
- OrmFactory:Model-first database design with code generation
- Supabase:Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Who it’s for
- OrmFactory:Experienced engineers who need version-controlled data models and offline design.
- Supabase:Developers building web, mobile or AI apps who need a full backend without managing servers.
- Pricing
- OrmFactory:Freemium
- Supabase:Freemium
- Plans
- OrmFactory:—
- Supabase:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Team $599 per month
- Open source
- OrmFactory:—
- Supabase:Yes, 110,974 GitHub stars
- Works with
- OrmFactory:MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, Entity Framework, Dapper, Hibernate, JOOQ
- Supabase:React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Stripe
OrmFactory features
- Standalone desktop app. Runs locally on Windows, macOS and Linux with no cloud dependencies.
- Multi-database support. Works with MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server and Oracle via O-Bridge.
- Custom code & migration generators. Create unlimited generators for any ORM, language or style, including custom migration code.
- Git-friendly XML model storage. Models are stored as XML, enabling easy merges and manual edits in version control.
- Interactive SVG documentation. Generate up-to-date diagrams as SVG/PNG/WebP with hover highlights for architecture reviews.
- Built-in data editor with streaming fetch. Edit data directly, with autocomplete, foreign-key tooltips and low-memory streaming of result sets.
- Connection profiles. Synchronize the model with multiple environments and control which changes are applied.
- Minimalist high-resolution UI. Simple interface optimized for high-DPI screens to reduce cognitive load.
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.
OrmFactory vs Supabase FAQ
Is OrmFactory or Supabase free?+
OrmFactory has a free plan and paid plans. Supabase has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Is OrmFactory 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 OrmFactory.
Do OrmFactory and Supabase integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: OrmFactory lists MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle and 7 more; Supabase lists React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native and 3 more.
On DevHunt
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