Appsmith
Supabase
| Feature | Appsmith | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $40/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, startups, internal-tools-teams, engineering-teams | developers, startups, indie-hackers, full-stack-teams |
| Founded | 2019 | 2020 |
| Drag And Drop | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Javascript Customization | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Access Control | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Postgres Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Authentication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Edge Functions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Embeddings | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Appsmith Pros
- Open source
- Self-hostable
- Good API integration
- Active community
✗ Appsmith Cons
- Learning curve
- Limited templates
- Performance issues with complex apps
✓ 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
Appsmith is built for developers and startups, with a focus on drag-and-drop and api-integration. Supabase targets developers and startups and leads with postgres-database and authentication.
On pricing, Supabase is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $25/mo compared to $40/mo for Appsmith. That $15/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
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.
Feature-wise, Supabase offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Appsmith takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers, startups — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Supabase has a slight overall edge — but if open source matters most to you, Appsmith may still be the right call.