Supabase
Xata
| Feature | Supabase | Xata |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $25/mo | Free / from $8/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, startups, indie-hackers, full-stack-teams | developers, startups, jamstack-apps, full-stack-teams |
| Founded | 2020 | 2020 |
| Postgres Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Authentication | ✓ | ✗ |
| Edge Functions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real Time | ✓ | ✗ |
| Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Embeddings | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hosting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Serverless Database | ✗ | ✓ |
| Full Text Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| Vector Search | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Attachments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Xata Pros
- Built-in search and AI
- Spreadsheet-like UI
- Generous free tier
- TypeScript SDK
✗ Xata Cons
- Less flexible than raw Postgres
- Newer platform
- Limited for complex queries
The Verdict
Supabase is built for developers and startups, with a focus on postgres-database and authentication. Xata targets developers and startups and leads with serverless-database and full-text-search.
On pricing, Xata is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8/mo compared to $25/mo for Supabase. That $17/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 4.3). 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 Xata takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers, startups, full stack teams — 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 built-in search and ai matters most to you, Xata may still be the right call.