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PocketStarter vs Supabase
Supabase offers hosted Postgres and auth; PocketStarter uses PocketBase with a Next.js front end.
PocketStarterA boilerplate for PocketBase and Next.js
SupabaseOpen-source Postgres development platformWhich to pick
Pick PocketStarter if you want…
- Full-stack PocketBase + Next.js starter
- Integrations with PocketBase, Tailwind CSS or TypeScript (on PocketStarter's list, not Supabase's)
Pick Supabase if you want…
- Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Postgres-based backend
- A free plan to start with
- Open-source code (supabase/supabase on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license)
- Integrations with React, Flutter or Expo React Native (on Supabase's list, not PocketStarter's)
Side by side
- What it is
- PocketStarter:PocketStarter is a production-ready boilerplate that combines PocketBase backend with Next.js, auth, Stripe payments and SEO tools.
- Supabase:Supabase is an open-source platform that provides a hosted Postgres database with auth, realtime, storage, edge functions and vector search.
- Best for
- PocketStarter:Full-stack PocketBase + Next.js starter
- Supabase:Postgres-backed backend as a service
- Who it’s for
- PocketStarter:Developers building web apps with PocketBase and Next.js who want a ready-made starter kit.
- Supabase:Developers building web, mobile or AI apps who need a full backend without managing servers.
- Pricing
- PocketStarter:Paid
- Supabase:Freemium
- Plans
- PocketStarter:—
- Supabase:Free $0 · Pro $25 per month · Team $599 per month
- Open source
- PocketStarter:—
- Supabase:Yes, 110,974 GitHub stars
- Works with
- PocketStarter:PocketBase, Next.js, Stripe, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, OAuth, Brevo, Google Analytics
- Supabase:React, Next.js, Flutter, Expo React Native, OpenAI, Hugging Face, Stripe
PocketStarter features
- PocketBase + Next.js integration. Backend with PocketBase and SSR/CSR Next.js setup, including error handling.
- Authentication. OAuth, password recovery, email verification and profile management out of the box.
- Stripe payments. One-time and subscription payments with automatic billing cycles and portal.
- Basic security. Protected routes, CSP, cookie management and token refresh.
- SEO & analytics. Automatic sitemap, meta tags, robots.txt and optional GA4 tracking.
- Tailwind UI. Responsive components with dark mode using Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui.
- Marketing hooks. Optional Brevo email automation and consent management.
- Cursor AI rules. Pre-configured AI rules to help Cursor understand PocketBase patterns.
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.
PocketStarter vs Supabase FAQ
Is PocketStarter or Supabase free?+
PocketStarter is paid. Supabase has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Pro).
Is PocketStarter 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 PocketStarter.
Do PocketStarter and Supabase integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Next.js and Stripe. PocketStarter also lists PocketBase, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, OAuth and 2 more; Supabase also lists React, Flutter, Expo React Native, OpenAI and 1 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.