Kubero vs Supabase

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted self-hosting platforms (paas) options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureKuberoSupabase
CategorySelf-Hosting Platforms (PaaS)Self-Hosting Platforms (PaaS)
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM1,024 MB4,096 MB
Deploymentkubernetes, helmdocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 4,379★ 107,678
First released20222020
ReplacesHerokuFirebase

Why pick each one

Choose Kubero if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Active community (4.4k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
Kubero details

Choose Supabase if…

  • Powerful Postgres foundation
  • Excellent docs
Supabase details

Frequently asked questions

Is Kubero or Supabase better?

Neither is universally better. Supabase has the larger community, while Kubero is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Kubero and Supabase free and open-source?

Yes. Kubero is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Supabase under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Kubero and Supabase with Docker?

Kubero: check the project docs for container support. Supabase: yes.

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