Quick Verdict
Choose Render if:
You need full-stack apps or apis
Choose Supabase if:
You need full-stack apps or startups
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Render | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $25/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Render
Pros
- Heroku alternative
- Simple pricing
- Good free tier
- Easy to use
Cons
- Cold starts on free
- Limited regions
- Fewer features than big clouds
Supabase
Pros
- Open source
- Great free tier
- Real PostgreSQL
- Active community
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Less mature
- Limited edge functions