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Fivetran HVR vs Supabase

Fivetran HVR logo

Fivetran HVR

Databases

Log-based change data capture for database replication and synchronization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Supabase logo

Supabase

Technology

The open source Firebase alternative

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Supabase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fivetran HVR pricing not published separately; part of Fivetran's usage model; Supabase free tier projects auto-pause after 1 week of inactivity
  • They diverge on capability: Fivetran HVR covers Log-based change capture, Supabase covers PostgreSQL database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fivetran HVR and Supabase actually diverge.

Attributes where Fivetran HVR and Supabase differ
AttributeFivetran HVRSupabase
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUsage-based, integrated with Fivetran billingUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsData Warehouse, Data Lake, Operational DatabasesWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDatabasesTechnology
Founded20122020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Fivetran HVR

  • Log-based change capture
  • Real-time replication
  • Schema evolution handling
  • Multi-table consistency
  • Zero-impact monitoring
  • Fivetran integration

Only in Supabase

  • PostgreSQL database
  • Auto-generated APIs
  • Authentication & authorization
  • Real-time subscriptions
  • Storage
  • Edge functions
  • Vector embeddings
  • Database migrations

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fivetran HVR

  • Real-time database replication to data warehousesnot Supabase
  • Maintaining operational copies for analyticsnot Supabase
  • Disaster recovery and business continuitynot Supabase
  • Feeding AI systems with fresh governed datanot Supabase

Supabase

  • Web application backends using Postgres plus auto-generated REST/GraphQL APIsnot Fivetran HVR
  • Mobile app backends via Flutter/Swift/Kotlin client librariesnot Fivetran HVR
  • AI applications using vector/embeddings storagenot Fivetran HVR
  • Authentication with 20+ social providers plus email/passwordnot Fivetran HVR
  • File and media storage (S3-compatible with CDN) and realtime sync over WebSocketsnot Fivetran HVR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fivetran HVR

  • Pricing not published separately; part of Fivetran's usage model
  • Requires Fivetran relationship for implementation
  • Limited standalone documentation and community resources
  • May be overkill for simple batch replication needs
  • Competitive offerings provide more transparent per-connector pricing

Supabase

  • Free tier projects auto-pause after 1 week of inactivity
  • Free tier hard caps: 500 MB database, 1 GB file storage, 5 GB egress/month, 50,000 monthly active users, max 2 active free projects per organization
  • Pro plan charges usage overages beyond included quotas, e.g. $0.00325 per MAU above 100,000 and $0.125/GB disk above 8 GB
  • SOC2/ISO 27001 certification and HIPAA (add-on) compliance require the $599/month Team plan; not available on the $25/month Pro plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Fivetran HVR

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Fivetran HVR review.

Supabase

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50,000 MAU
    • 500MB database
    • 5GB egress
  • Pro$25/month
    • 100,000 MAU
    • 8GB disk
    • 250GB egress
  • Team$599/month
    • SOC2 and ISO 27001
    • HIPAA add-on
    • 28-day log / 14-day backup retention
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom limits
    • Dedicated support manager
    • 24/7/365 support

Which should you pick?

Choose Fivetran HVR if

  • You need log-based change capture.
  • You work on Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Operational Databases.
  • You also want real-time replication.
Fivetran HVR review

Choose Supabase if

  • You need postgresql database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want auto-generated apis.
Supabase review

Questions people ask

Is Fivetran HVR or Supabase better?
Neither clearly leads. Fivetran HVR starts at On request and Supabase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fivetran HVR or Supabase?
Supabase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Fivetran HVR and Free for Supabase.
Does Fivetran HVR or Supabase run on more platforms?
Fivetran HVR runs on Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Operational Databases. Supabase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Supabase for free?
Yes. Supabase has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fivetran HVR starts at On request.
What is Fivetran HVR best used for?
Fivetran HVR is most often used for real-time database replication to data warehouses, maintaining operational copies for analytics, disaster recovery and business continuity, feeding ai systems with fresh governed data. Of those, real-time database replication to data warehouses and maintaining operational copies for analytics are not what Supabase is typically brought in for.
What can Fivetran HVR do that Supabase cannot?
Fivetran HVR covers Log-based change capture, Real-time replication, Schema evolution handling, Multi-table consistency. Supabase covers PostgreSQL database, Auto-generated APIs, Authentication & authorization, Real-time subscriptions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fivetran HVR: What databases does Fivetran HVR support?

HVR supports major databases including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and others that emit transaction logs.

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Supabase: How much does Supabase cost?

Supabase offers a free tier and three paid plans. Pro starts at $25 per month, Team at $599 per month, and Enterprise requires a custom quote. All pricing is in USD charged monthly.

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Fivetran HVR: Is HVR part of standard Fivetran pricing?

Yes, HVR is integrated into Fivetran's usage-based pricing model with standard per-row-synced and transformation costs.

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Supabase: What are Supabase's usage overage fees?

Pro plan users pay $0.00325 per monthly active user over the 100,000 included, and $0.125 per GB for database storage exceeding 8 GB per project. Compute instances cost $10 to $3,730+ per month.

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