PandaStack vs Supabase
PandaStack vs Supabase: full-stack platform vs database-first BaaS. Compare container hosting, managed databases, edge functions, and pricing.
PandaStack
Full-stack cloud platform covering containers, databases (PostgreSQL & MySQL), cron jobs, edge functions, static sites, and managed apps.
- Container hosting + static sites + managed apps
- PostgreSQL and MySQL provisioning
- Cron jobs and GitHub Actions runners
- No project pausing on any plan
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Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative built on PostgreSQL. Includes database, auth, real-time, storage, and edge functions — database-first approach.
- Built-in auth (50k MAUs free)
- Postgres Realtime subscriptions
- S3-compatible file storage included
- Mature open-source ecosystem and dashboard
| Feature | PandaStack | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier DB storage | Included in free plan | 500 MB Postgres storage |
| Free tier egress | Included in free plan | 5 GB/mo |
| Free tier pausing | No pausing | Project pauses after 1 week of inactivity |
| Paid plan starts at | Competitive paid tiers | $25/mo (Pro): 8 GB disk, 250 GB egress, 100k MAUs |
| Database engine | PostgreSQL & MySQL | PostgreSQL only |
| Auth system | Via third-party integrations | ✓ Built-in Supabase Auth (50k MAUs free) |
| Realtime | ✓ WebSocket-based real-time updates | ✓ Postgres Realtime subscriptions |
| File storage | Via managed app integrations | ✓ Supabase Storage (S3-compatible) |
| Edge functions | ✓ OpenWhisk edge functions | ✓ Deno-based edge functions |
| Container hosting | ✓ Kubernetes-backed containers | ✗ No container hosting |
| Static sites | ✓ Firebase Hosting integration | ✗ No static hosting |
| Cron jobs | ✓ Built-in scheduled container runs | Via pg_cron extension |
| Managed WordPress | ✓ Managed WordPress & Drupal | ✗ No managed apps |
| GitHub Actions runners | ✓ Self-hosted runner support | ✗ No runner hosting |
Data sourced from supabase.com/pricing. Last updated May 2025.