Is Supabase or WorkOS better for beginners?

Both tools are accessible. Supabase and WorkOS are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.

Which is cheaper, Supabase or WorkOS?

Both have a free pricing model. Supabase: Free (500MB) / Pro $25/mo. WorkOS: Free (1M MAU) / Custom. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.

Can I use Supabase and WorkOS together?

Yes — Supabase (Database/BaaS) and WorkOS (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Is Supabase open source?

Yes, Supabase is open source. WorkOS is proprietary.

Supabase vs WorkOS

Supabase (Database/BaaS) and WorkOS (Auth) take different approaches to development. Supabase: Open-source Firebase alternative with Postgres auth storage realtime and edge functions WorkOS: Enterprise-grade auth with SSO SCIM MFA and AuthKit UI components

Supabase

Open-source Firebase alternative with Postgres auth storage realtime and edge functions

Category: Database/BaaS
Subcategory: Full BaaS
Pricing: Free (500MB) / Pro $25/mo
Tier: free

database/baasfull baasopen-source

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WorkOS

Enterprise-grade auth with SSO SCIM MFA and AuthKit UI components

Category: Auth
Subcategory: Auth Provider
Pricing: Free (1M MAU) / Custom
Tier: free

authauth provider

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Key differences

Dimension	Supabase	WorkOS
Pricing	Free (500MB) / Pro $25/mo	Free (1M MAU) / Custom
Platform	Full BaaS	Auth Provider
Open Source	Yes	No
Capabilities	database/baas, full baas, open-source	auth, auth provider

Choose Supabase if...

You need full control over the source code

Choose WorkOS if...

WorkOS fits your specific workflow and team preferences

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Frequently asked questions

Is Supabase or WorkOS better for beginners?: Both tools are accessible. Supabase and WorkOS are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Supabase or WorkOS?: Both have a free pricing model. Supabase: Free (500MB) / Pro $25/mo. WorkOS: Free (1M MAU) / Custom. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Supabase and WorkOS together?: Yes — Supabase (Database/BaaS) and WorkOS (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.
Is Supabase open source?: Yes, Supabase is open source. WorkOS is proprietary.