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AWS S3 vs Supabase Auth

AWS S3 (Storage) and Supabase Auth (Auth) take different approaches to development. AWS S3: Industry-standard object storage with 99.999999999% durability and lifecycle policies Supabase Auth: PostgreSQL-native auth with row-level security and social/email/phone login

AWS S3 logo

AWS S3

Industry-standard object storage with 99.999999999% durability and lifecycle policies

Category
Storage
Subcategory
Object Storage
Pricing
Free (5GB 12mo) / $0.023/GB-mo
Tier
free
storageobject storage
Supabase Auth logo

Supabase Auth

PostgreSQL-native auth with row-level security and social/email/phone login

Category
Auth
Subcategory
Auth Provider
Pricing
Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
Tier
free
authauth provider

Key differences

DimensionAWS S3Supabase Auth
PricingFree (5GB 12mo) / $0.023/GB-moFree (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo
PlatformObject StorageAuth Provider
Capabilitiesstorage, object storageauth, auth provider

Choose AWS S3 if...

  • AWS S3 fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Supabase Auth if...

  • Supabase Auth fits your specific workflow and team preferences

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Frequently asked questions

Is AWS S3 or Supabase Auth better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. AWS S3 and Supabase Auth are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, AWS S3 or Supabase Auth?
Both have a free pricing model. AWS S3: Free (5GB 12mo) / $0.023/GB-mo. Supabase Auth: Free (50K MAU) / Pro $25/mo. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use AWS S3 and Supabase Auth together?
Yes — AWS S3 (Storage) and Supabase Auth (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

AWS S3 and Supabase Auth solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a storage or a auth.

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