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Couchbase Capella vs Supabase
Both stand on spatial databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Capella offers a free entry plan and three paid tiers with different node requirements. Check the plan's node minimums and document-size limit against the intended workload.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Supabase brings a Postgres database and several backend services together, with client libraries and self-hosting documentation. Review the Free plan's project and inactivity limits, or consider Pro at $25 a month for more capacity and email support.
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| Couchbase Capella | Supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | couchbase.com | supabase.com |
| On spatial databases | #28 of 40 | #24 of 40 |
Couchbase Capella: what it does well
- Free plan includes one node and 8 GB
- Supports transactions and vector search
- Accepts JSON, binary, CSV, TSV, and JSONL
- Managed cloud deployment
What to know first
- Maximum document size is 20.0 MB
- Developer Pro needs three nodes for multiple availability zones
- Enterprise requires a three-node cluster minimum
Supabase: what it does well
- Every project includes a Postgres database.
- Auth supports passwordless, OAuth, and mobile logins.
- Realtime can broadcast data to subscribed clients.
- Official libraries cover JavaScript/TypeScript, Dart/Flutter, Swift, and Python.
- Self-hosting documentation is available.
What to know first
- Free plan allows only two active projects.
- Free projects pause after one week of inactivity.
- Pro starts at $25 a month.
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