Supabase vs Firebase vs PocketBase – backend for mobile app

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Building a mobile app (React Native) and need to pick a backend. Initially thought Firebase would be easy but hearing Supabase is better now?

What I need:

  • Auth (obviously)
  • Real-time for chat feature
  • Some file storage
  • Don’t wanna spend a fortune

PocketBase looks interesting too but not sure if it’s ready for production?

Thanks for any advice! 🙏

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Dave Miller 0 Comments

PocketBase is actually production-ready now! I’ve been running it for 6 months with zero issues.

It’s perfect for small projects. The simplicity is a feature, not a bug.

For anything serious: Supabase. For quick prototypes: PocketBase.

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Mike Johnson 0 Comments

Firebase user checking in! 👋

Been on Firebase for 2 years with my mobile app. It just works, you know?

The real-time database + auth + cloud functions – all work seamlessly together. The docs are great too.

That said, SQL queries in Supabase are nicer for complex data. But if you want speed and simplicity, Firebase wins.

Both solid choices honestly. Just don’t go PocketBase for production 😅

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Jane Liu 0 Comments

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. 🚀

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