Aerostack vs Supabase
AI-native from day one.
Supabase is an excellent open-source Postgres platform. Here's how Aerostack compares when you need an AI gateway, built-in marketplace, and edge-native architecture.
Edge-native database
vs centralized Postgres cluster
AI gateway built-in
vs no native LLM support
0 egress fees
vs $0.09/GB after free tier
Detailed comparison
Features Supabase doesn't have — and can't add without a full rebuild
| Aerostack | Supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Intelligence | ||
| AI Gateway | ||
| MCP Support | ||
| Token Billing | ||
| Vector Search | ||
| Core Platform | ||
| Auth & Users | ||
| Database | Edge SQL + Cache | PostgreSQL |
| Real-time | ||
| Storage | ||
| Edge Functions | ||
| Platform & Ecosystem | ||
| Marketplace | ||
| Multi-Language SDK | ||
| Self-Hostable | Edge-only | Yes |
Edge vs Centralized
Every Aerostack request runs at the nearest Cloudflare node — in the same datacenter as your user. Supabase routes all traffic through a centralized Postgres cluster.
Where Aerostack wins
AI-First Architecture
MCP, AI gateway, token billing, and streaming — not bolted on. Designed for AI products.
Built-In Marketplace
Publish and monetize from day one. 90% revenue share. No platform fees to publish.
Integrated Billing
Stripe billing, usage metering, subscription management — built in on every plan.
True Edge
Every query runs on Cloudflare's edge. Not a centralized Postgres cluster with one latency profile.
Where Supabase wins
We believe in honest comparisons. Supabase has real advantages worth acknowledging.
Full PostgreSQL power
Joins, views, stored procedures, extensions (PostGIS, pg_cron, etc.) — the full SQL engine.
Self-hostable with Docker
Run the entire stack on your own infrastructure. True data sovereignty.
Large open-source community
Active GitHub development, hundreds of contributors, and a growing ecosystem.
Row-level security
Postgres RLS for fine-grained, policy-based access control on every table.
When to choose each
Both are excellent choices. The right tool depends on your use case.
Choose Aerostack if…
- You're building AI-native products or agent backends
- You need a built-in marketplace and revenue sharing
- You want edge-native performance globally
- You need MCP support out of the box
- You want built-in billing/metering without Stripe integration work
Choose Supabase if…
- You need complex SQL queries, joins, and stored procedures
- You want to self-host on your own infrastructure
- You need PostgreSQL extensions (PostGIS, pg_cron, etc.)
- You prefer a centralized relational database model
- You need full row-level security policies at the database layer
Already on Supabase?
Migration is easier than you think. Auth, database, and storage can move in a weekend. Start with one project on the free plan — no credit card required.