Supabase vs Vercel
A side-by-side look at Supabase and Vercel: what each costs to start, whether there is a free plan, how easy they are to pick up, and which features and integrations they cover.
Which should you choose?
Choose Supabase if
- Developers who want Postgres with auth and APIs out of the box
- Startups and indie projects replacing Firebase
- AI apps that need vector search alongside relational data
Choose Vercel if
- Next.js and React teams that want zero-config deployments
- Agencies shipping many sites with preview links for client review
- Startups that want serverless infrastructure without a DevOps hire
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Supabase, Vercel
Highest editor rating
Vercel · 4.6
| Compare | Supabase |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $25/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.5 |
| Ease of use | Moderate (3/5) |
| Category | Development |
| Pricing model | Free plan for two active projects; Pro is $25 per month per organization plus compute and add-on usage; Team is $599 per month; Enterprise is custom-priced. |
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| Platforms | Web, CLI, API |
| Integrations | GitHub |
| Best for |
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| Pros |
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| Cons |
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| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Audit logs | No |
| Authentication | Yes |
| CI/CD & preview deployments | No |
| Comments & mentions | No |
| Custom domains | No |
| Git integration | Yes |
| Global edge network / CDN | No |
| Managed database | Yes |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| Self-hosting option | Yes |
| Serverless functions | Yes |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
| Templates | No |
| Two-factor authentication | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Supabase or Vercel have a free plan?
- Both do. Supabase and Vercel each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Supabase and Vercel free trial?
- Vercel offers a 14-day free trial. Supabase does not offer one.
- Which is easier to use, Supabase or Vercel?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Vercel is the easier of the two, scoring 4 out of 5 against 3 for Supabase. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.