Supabase vs TrailBase

Comparing two open source alternatives to Firebase. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Supabase

Apache-2.0

The Postgres development platform. Supabase gives you a dedicated Postgres database to build your web, mobile, and AI applications.

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TrailBase

OSL-3.0

An open-source, single-executable Firebase alternative with sub-millisecond REST and realtime APIs, built-in auth, a WebAssembly runtime, and an admin UI.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Supabase	TrailBase
License	Apache-2.0	OSL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	110,374	5,615
Forks	14,421	196
Open Issues	1,144	33
Last Commit	Sep 20, 2026	Sep 20, 2026
First Released	Oct 12, 2019	Oct 29, 2024
Categories	Database Management	Database Management
Tags	#postgresql #database #websockets	#database #API #authentication #websockets

GitHub stars over time

Supabase

TrailBase5,615

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