Author Archives: Jane Liu

Re: Supabase vs Firebase vs PocketBase – backend for mobile app

Supabase all the way! 🔥

Build my SaaS on Supabase and couldn’t be happier:

Supabase – It’s basically an open-source Firebase that gives you a real PostgreSQL database. The row-level security is amazing. Free tier is generous too.

Firebase – Google’s ecosystem is solid but NoSQL is a pain. Querying nested data sucks.

PocketBase – Cool for prototypes but not ready for serious production IMO.

Go Supabase. You won’t regret it. 🚀

Re: Supabase vs Firebase vs Appwrite – which BaaS in 2026?

Full breakdown from a startup founder:

Supabase: My top pick. PostgreSQL under the hood, great docs, active community, generous free tier.

Firebase: Google’s got this. Great if you want Google ecosystem integration. But getting pricey.

Appwrite: Open-source alternative. Self-hosting is a big plus. But smaller community.

My recommendation: Supabase for most indie projects.