Quick Verdict
Choose Upstash if:
You need serverless or edge functions
Choose Supabase if:
You need full-stack apps or startups
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Upstash | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | $25/mo |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
Upstash
Pros
- Serverless
- Great free tier
- Edge-ready
- Simple pricing
Cons
- Limited to Redis/Kafka
- Cold starts
- Newer platform
Supabase
Pros
- Open source
- Great free tier
- Real PostgreSQL
- Active community
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem
- Less mature
- Limited edge functions