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! 🙏
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 😅