Apigee
Supabase
| Feature | Apigee | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $0/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | enterprises, api-product-teams, google-cloud-users, fintech-companies | developers, startups, indie-hackers, full-stack-teams |
| Founded | 2004 | 2020 |
| Api Gateway | ✓ | ✗ |
| Developer Portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Security Policies | ✓ | ✗ |
| Monetization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Traffic Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Versioning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Postgres Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Authentication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Edge Functions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Embeddings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Self Hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Apigee Pros
- Enterprise-grade API management backed by Google Cloud
- Comprehensive analytics and monitoring
- Built-in API monetization capabilities
- Strong security policies and threat protection
✗ Apigee Cons
- Complex and expensive for small teams
- Steep learning curve for full platform
- Tightly coupled to Google Cloud ecosystem
✓ Supabase Pros
- Full Postgres with SQL access
- Generous free tier (500MB, 50K monthly active users)
- Auth, storage, and edge functions included
- Open-source and self-hostable
✗ Supabase Cons
- Can be complex for non-developers
- Pauses inactive free projects after 7 days
- Real-time can be expensive at scale
The Verdict
Apigee is built for enterprises and api product teams, with a focus on api-gateway and developer-portal. Supabase targets developers and startups and leads with postgres-database and authentication.
On pricing, Apigee is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $0/mo compared to $25/mo for Supabase. That $25/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Supabase has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Apigee requires a paid subscription from day one.
Supabase edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Supabase has a slight overall edge — but if enterprise-grade api management backed by google cloud matters most to you, Apigee may still be the right call.