SeaTable
Supabase
| Feature | SeaTable | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | privacy-conscious-teams, european-companies, self-hosters, research-teams | developers, startups, indie-hackers, full-stack-teams |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Spreadsheet Interface | ✓ | ✗ |
| Python Scripting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Statistics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Postgres Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Authentication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Edge Functions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Real Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Storage | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Embeddings | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ SeaTable Pros
- Self-hostable with Docker
- Python scripting for automation
- GDPR-compliant European hosting
- Flexible column types including files
✗ SeaTable Cons
- Smaller community than Airtable
- Plugin ecosystem still growing
- Mobile experience is basic
✓ 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
SeaTable is built for privacy conscious teams and european companies, with a focus on spreadsheet-interface and python-scripting. Supabase targets developers and startups and leads with postgres-database and authentication.
On pricing, SeaTable is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7/mo compared to $25/mo for Supabase. That $18/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 SeaTable takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Supabase has a slight overall edge — but if self-hostable with docker matters most to you, SeaTable may still be the right call.