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RustaBase vs Supabase
Supabase and RustaBase both build on PostgreSQL. The difference is scope and runtime: RustaBase adds application hosting, pull-request previews, and edge delivery around a Rust backend core.
In one sentence
Both give you PostgreSQL with auth, storage, and realtime. Choose RustaBase if you also want your frontend or server application hosted and deployed next to the backend; choose Supabase for its larger ecosystem and extension catalogue.
Side by side
| RustaBase | Supabase | |
|---|---|---|
Data model | PostgreSQL with SQL and row-level security | PostgreSQL with SQL and row-level security |
Backend runtime | Rust core per isolated Project | Collection of services (PostgREST, GoTrue, Realtime, Storage) |
Authentication | Email, OAuth, OTP, and MFA | Email, OAuth, phone, SSO, and MFA |
Server code | Functions and webhooks | Edge Functions (Deno) |
Application hosting | Built in: GitHub deploys, previews, rollback, env variables | Not included; use a separate host |
Edge and domains | Managed HTTPS, custom domains, protected routing for apps | Custom domain for the API on paid plans |
Pricing model | Plan-based Projects | Plan-based with usage add-ons |
Clients | JavaScript, Go, and Dart | JavaScript, Dart, Swift, Kotlin, Python, and community clients |
Open source | RustaBase OSS (Rust core, Apache-2.0) | Open source, Apache-2.0 |
Competing products change often. Check their current documentation for exact features, limits, regions, and pricing before deciding.
Where RustaBase is stronger
- Frontend and server application hosting with pull-request previews, without a second vendor.
- One bill and one console for backend, hosting, and domains.
- A compact Rust core per Project with a small operational footprint.
- Infrastructure details stay hidden from customer-facing APIs.
Honest trade-offs
- Supabase has a larger community, more tutorials, and more official client libraries.
- Supabase offers more PostgreSQL extensions and features such as vector search tooling and branching.
- Supabase runs in more regions today.
When Supabase may be the better choice
- You already host your frontend elsewhere and only need a database backend.
- You rely on Supabase-specific extensions or client libraries for Swift, Kotlin, or Python.
- Community size and third-party integrations matter most to your team.
Moving from Supabase
- Dump your Supabase database with pg_dump and restore it into your RustaBase Project.
- Keep your row-level security policies; review them against RustaBase API rules.
- Re-create auth providers and migrate users.
- Move Edge Functions to RustaBase functions.
- Connect the frontend repository to Application Hosting.
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