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Readyset vs Supabase

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Readyset

Databases

Database caching and optimization that reduces infrastructure costs 30-70%

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Supabase

Technology

The open source Firebase alternative

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Readyset pricing requires contacting sales team, making cost planning difficult; Supabase free tier projects auto-pause after 1 week of inactivity
  • They diverge on capability: Readyset covers Automatic Query Optimization, Supabase covers PostgreSQL database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Readyset and Supabase actually diverge.

Attributes where Readyset and Supabase differ
AttributeReadysetSupabase
Pricing modelMonthly or annual subscription based on cache sizeUnknown
PlatformsCloud, Self-HostedWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryDatabasesTechnology
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Readyset

  • Automatic Query Optimization
  • SQL-Level Caching
  • Live Incremental Updates
  • Zero-Touch Integration
  • Query Interception
  • AI Query Protection

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.

Readyset

  • Reducing database costs for AI workloads with unpredictable query patternsnot Supabase
  • Improving read performance for frequently accessed data without hardware upgradesnot Supabase
  • Protecting databases from performance degradation caused by agentic queriesnot Supabase
  • Scaling read-heavy applications without database scaling costsnot Supabase

Supabase

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

Where each one falls short

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

Readyset

  • Pricing requires contacting sales team, making cost planning difficult
  • Specific pricing tiers not disclosed publicly
  • Requires cache size estimation for cost calculation
  • Limited to read query caching, does not address write performance

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

Readyset

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Free tier for evaluation
    • 7-day trial available
  • Readyset CloudFree
    • Fully-managed AWS deployment
    • High availability
    • VPC peering support
  • Readyset PrivateFree
    • Self-hosted on your servers
    • Complete control
    • Custom deployment

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 Readyset if

  • You need automatic query optimization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-Hosted.
  • You also want sql-level caching.
Readyset 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 Readyset or Supabase better?
Neither clearly leads. Readyset starts at Free and Supabase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Readyset or Supabase?
Readyset starts at Free and Supabase at Free.
Does Readyset or Supabase run on more platforms?
Readyset runs on Cloud, Self-Hosted. Supabase runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Readyset for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Readyset best used for?
Readyset is most often used for reducing database costs for ai workloads with unpredictable query patterns, improving read performance for frequently accessed data without hardware upgrades, protecting databases from performance degradation caused by agentic queries, scaling read-heavy applications without database scaling costs. Of those, reducing database costs for ai workloads with unpredictable query patterns and improving read performance for frequently accessed data without hardware upgrades are not what Supabase is typically brought in for.
What can Readyset do that Supabase cannot?
Readyset covers Automatic Query Optimization, SQL-Level Caching, Live Incremental Updates, Zero-Touch Integration. Supabase covers PostgreSQL database, Auto-generated APIs, Authentication & authorization, Real-time subscriptions.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Readyset: Do I need to change my application code?

No, Readyset integrates transparently through query interception with zero code changes or schema modifications required.

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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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Readyset: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Readyset offers a free 7-day trial that lets you test different cache sizes before committing to a paid plan.

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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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Readyset: How does Readyset pricing work?

Readyset is available as a monthly or annual subscription charged based on the size of cache you need. Contact [email protected] for specific pricing.

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