--- title: "paradedb vs supabase" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/paradedb-paradedb-vs-supabase-supabase" tools: ["paradedb-paradedb", "supabase-supabase"] --- # paradedb vs supabase *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick paradedb if paradeDB is a PostgreSQL extension written in Rust, designed for full-text search, vector retrieval, and aggregations, making it a comprehensive solution for hybrid search and analytics; pick supabase if primarily considered for applications needing a dedicated PostgreSQL environment with added features like authentication and real-time data synchronization. [paradedb](https://paradedb.com) reports 9.3k GitHub stars, 457 forks, and 213 open issues, last pushed Sep 18, 2026. [supabase](https://supabase.com) has 110k stars, 14k forks, and 1.1k open issues, last pushed Sep 20, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [paradedb's repository](https://github.com/paradedb/paradedb) and [supabase's repository](https://github.com/supabase/supabase). | | [paradedb](/tools/paradedb-paradedb.md) | [supabase](/tools/supabase-supabase.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | One Postgres for application data, full-text search, vector retrieval, and aggregations | The Postgres development platform. | | Stars | 9,278 | 110,364 | | Forks | 457 | 14,421 | | Open issues | 213 | 1,142 | | Language | Rust | TypeScript | | Adopt for | ParadeDB is a PostgreSQL extension written in Rust, designed for full-text search, vector retrieval, and aggregations, making it a comprehensive solution for hybrid search and analytics. | Primarily considered for applications needing a dedicated PostgreSQL environment with added features like authentication and real-time data synchronization. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | ParadeDB Community is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, while ParadeDB Enterprise offers commercial licensing options. | Apache-2.0 | | Categories | Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases | Data & Retrieval | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [paradedb](/tools/paradedb-paradedb.md) | [supabase](/tools/supabase-supabase.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Open issues (now) | 213 | 1.1k | | Stars delta | +161 (30d) | +3.6k (30d) | | Open issues delta | +8 (30d) | +21 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/paradedb-paradedb/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/supabase-supabase/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: paradedb - **Pricing:** freemium - ParadeDB Community is free and open-source under the AGPL-3.0 license. ParadeDB Enterprise offers commercial licensing for additional features and support. - **Requirements:** Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Installation can be done locally in a fresh Docker container.; For deployment, check out the hosting options provided by ParadeDB. - **Adopt for:** ParadeDB is a PostgreSQL extension written in Rust, designed for full-text search, vector retrieval, and aggregations, making it a comprehensive solution for hybrid search and analytics. - **License detail:** ParadeDB Community is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, while ParadeDB Enterprise offers commercial licensing options. ## Decision facts: supabase - **Pricing:** freemium - Offers free plans with paid tiers for additional capacity and enterprise features. - **Requirements:** Supports deployment in multiple cloud environments including AWS, DigitalOcean, and Vercel - **Adopt for:** Primarily considered for applications needing a dedicated PostgreSQL environment with added features like authentication and real-time data synchronization. ## Choose when ### Choose paradedb if… - paradedb is primarily Rust; supabase is TypeScript. - License: paradedb is AGPL-3.0, supabase is Apache-2.0. - Pricing: ParadeDB Community is free and open-source under the AGPL-3.0 license. ParadeDB Enterprise offers commercial licensing for additional features and support.. - Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Installation can be done locally in a fresh Docker container.; For deployment, check out the hosting options provided by ParadeDB.. - Tags unique to paradedb: aggregations, analytics, bm25, columnar-storage. - Also covers Vector Databases. - When you need a PostgreSQL extension that supports full-text search, vector retrieval, and aggregations in a single database. ### Choose supabase if… - supabase is primarily TypeScript; paradedb is Rust. - License: supabase is Apache-2.0, paradedb is AGPL-3.0. - Pricing: Offers free plans with paid tiers for additional capacity and enterprise features.. - Requirements: Supports deployment in multiple cloud environments including AWS, DigitalOcean, and Vercel. - Tags unique to supabase: ai, alternative, auth, database. - - When developing AI applications that require seamless integration with a PostgreSQL database through websockets for a real-time experience ## When NOT to use paradedb - If your project strictly requires a standalone vector database without the need for full-text search or aggregations. - When you prefer a solution that does not come with the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, as this might not align with your licensing requirements. - If your application does not require real-time analytics or hybrid search capabilities, and you are looking for a simpler solution. - For scenarios where you need a distributed search solution that operates independently of PostgreSQL. ## When NOT to use supabase - - In scenarios where a highly customizable database backend is required with deep control over every aspect; Supabase offers limited customization beyond its defined set of features - - For projects wanting to avoid tightly coupling their authentication and authorization schemes within the same system as data storage, as Supabase integrates both closely ## Common questions ### What is the difference between paradedb and supabase? paradedb: One Postgres for application data, full-text search, vector retrieval, and aggregations. supabase: The Postgres development platform.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose paradedb over supabase? Choose paradedb over supabase when paradedb is primarily Rust; supabase is TypeScript; License: paradedb is AGPL-3.0, supabase is Apache-2.0; Pricing: ParadeDB Community is free and open-source under the AGPL-3.0 license. ParadeDB Enterprise offers commercial licensing for additional features and support.; Requirements: Min 2 GB RAM; Requires Docker; Installation can be done locally in a fresh Docker container.; For deployment, check out the hosting options provided by ParadeDB.; Tags unique to paradedb: aggregations, analytics, bm25, columnar-storage; Also covers Vector Databases; When you need a PostgreSQL extension that supports full-text search, vector retrieval, and aggregations in a single database. ### When should I choose supabase over paradedb? Choose supabase over paradedb when supabase is primarily TypeScript; paradedb is Rust; License: supabase is Apache-2.0, paradedb is AGPL-3.0; Pricing: Offers free plans with paid tiers for additional capacity and enterprise features.; Requirements: Supports deployment in multiple cloud environments including AWS, DigitalOcean, and Vercel; Tags unique to supabase: ai, alternative, auth, database; - When developing AI applications that require seamless integration with a PostgreSQL database through websockets for a real-time experience. ### When should I avoid paradedb? If your project strictly requires a standalone vector database without the need for full-text search or aggregations. When you prefer a solution that does not come with the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, as this might not align with your licensing requirements. If your application does not require real-time analytics or hybrid search capabilities, and you are looking for a simpler solution. For scenarios where you need a distributed search solution that operates independently of PostgreSQL. ### When should I avoid supabase? - In scenarios where a highly customizable database backend is required with deep control over every aspect; Supabase offers limited customization beyond its defined set of features - For projects wanting to avoid tightly coupling their authentication and authorization schemes within the same system as data storage, as Supabase integrates both closely ### Is paradedb or supabase more popular on GitHub? supabase has more GitHub stars (110,364 vs 9,278). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are paradedb and supabase open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (paradedb: AGPL-3.0, supabase: Apache-2.0). ### Where can I find alternatives to paradedb or supabase? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [paradedb alternatives](/tools/paradedb-paradedb/alternatives) and [supabase alternatives](/tools/supabase-supabase/alternatives) ([paradedb markdown twin](/tools/paradedb-paradedb/alternatives.md), [supabase markdown twin](/tools/supabase-supabase/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/paradedb-paradedb-vs-supabase-supabase.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, paradedb or supabase? paradedb: Very active. supabase: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for paradedb and supabase? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [paradedb trust report](/tools/paradedb-paradedb/trust); [supabase trust report](/tools/supabase-supabase/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=paradedb-paradedb`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=paradedb-paradedb) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_