Which is cheaper, Supabase or Upstash?

Upstash is 2.5x cheaper than Supabase. Supabase starts at $0/mo, Upstash starts at $0/mo.

Does Supabase have a free tier?

Yes, Supabase offers a free tier with databaseMB: 500, fileStorageMB: 1024, monthlyActiveUsers: 50000, bandwidthMB: 512, projects: 2.

Supabase has drop-in switching cost. Upstash has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL database, authentication, realtime subscriptions, edge functions, and storage

Switching Cost: drop-in

Upstash

← More affordable

Serverless Redis and Kafka with per-request pricing and global replication

Switching Cost: drop-in

You're paying a premium for Supabase — expect around a 2.5x higher bill compared to Upstash.

Price-conscious teams should choose Upstash — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Upstash — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.5x

Upstash is cheaper by $15/mo