Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative
96
Static comparison
Supabase vs Appwrite
Appwrite has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Appwrite
Appwrite® - complete cloud infrastructure for your web, mobile and AI apps. Including Auth, Databases, Storage, Functions, Messaging, Hosting, Realtime and more
98
Evidence comparison
| Use case | Developer Infrastructure | Developer Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | OSI-approved OSS | OSI-approved OSS |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Health | 97 | 98 |
| Shipping | 95 | 98 |
| ToolVitals score | 96 | 98 |
| Data confidence | 90 | 90 |
| Source coverage | 100 | 100 |
| GitHub stars | 113,914 | 57,757 |
| Forks | 16,422 | 5,820 |
| Watchers | 754 | 429 |
| Open issues | 1,175 | 839 |
| Last commit | Oct 26, 2026 | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Commits (30d) | 618 | 3,905 |
| Commits (90d) | 1,789 | 9,607 |
| Active contributors (90d) | 94 | 11 |
| Releases (90d) | 1 | 16 |
| Status reason | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. |
Decision notes
How to read this matchup
Both tools are tracked under Developer Infrastructure, so this is a closer alternative comparison.
The overall signal is close; license, source quality, and fit matter more than the headline score.
Supabase is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Appwrite is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Comparison FAQ
Which has the stronger ToolVitals signal, Supabase or Appwrite?
Appwrite has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Are Supabase and Appwrite direct alternatives?
Yes. ToolVitals classifies both tools in the Developer Infrastructure use case, so the score, health, shipping, source coverage, and license rows can be read as a close comparison.
Do sponsors affect this comparison?
No. Sponsors and affiliate links do not affect ToolVitals scores, rankings, risk labels, or evidence display.
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