Vercel vs Supabase

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: Both tools are competitively priced. Vercel edges ahead with a 4.8/5 rating.

Vercel

Frontend cloud platform for deploying and scaling web applications

4.8 / 5From $20/mo
Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative with Postgres, Auth, and Storage

4.7 / 5From $25/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanVercelSupabase
FreeYesYes
Starter-$25/mo
Pro$20/mo-
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Feature Matrix

FeatureVercelSupabase
Zero-config deploymentsYes-
Edge Network global CDNYes-
Preview deployments per PRYes-
Serverless and Edge FunctionsYes-
Analytics and monitoringYes-
Postgres database-Yes
Authentication-Yes
Storage-Yes
Edge Functions-Yes
Realtime subscriptions-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Vercel if you need...

  • +Fastest DX for frontend deployment
  • +Git push to deploy
  • +Excellent Next.js integration
DevelopersStartupsAgencies

Choose Supabase if you need...

  • +Real Postgres under the hood
  • +Great DX
  • +Generous free tier
  • +Open source
DevelopersStartupsFounders

Related Comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Vercel or Supabase?

Vercel scores higher in our review (4.8/5 vs 4.7/5). However, Supabase may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Vercel cheaper than Supabase?

Pricing varies by plan. Vercel starts at $20/mo and Supabase starts at $25/mo.

What is the difference between Vercel and Supabase?

Vercel focuses on zero-config deployments and edge network global cdn, while Supabase emphasizes postgres database and authentication. Vercel is best for Developerss, Startupss, Agenciess, while Supabase suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.

Explore more Developer Tools tools